Specialty/Procedure LPN - Surgery West

Why Work For Nebraska Methodist Health System

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Professional Building Address: 8111 Dodge Street Suite 263 - Omaha, Ne Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Procedure nurses must have ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic sterile technique by ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for in-office procedures. Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail to ensure physician preferences are met when scrubbed in or circulating in cases. Procedure nurses should be able to exhibit skills to maintain patient safety. Must be able to communicate clearly with all members of the healthcare team. Must be willing to learn all principles of infection control to maintain care of equipment and supplies post procedure.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
• Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
• Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.
• Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
• Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
• Prepares patient for physician exam by assessing symptoms, weighing patient, checking vital signs, obtaining relevant information pertinent to patient needs, documenting all information/procedures and reviewing patients medical record 95% of time when applicable.
• Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)
• Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provides teaching specific to the patient.
• Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.
• At the direction of the physician, provides patient and family education regarding proper use of medication, medical equipment and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommending appropriate community resources 95% of the time.
• Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).
• Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.
• Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
• Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
• Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
• Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
• Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Administers medications according to physician orders to ensure patient health care by injection, inhalation, oral or intravenous methods 100% of the time.
• Performs diagnostic testing under direction of physicians to obtain relevant information pertinent to the patient needs 95% of the time. Start, maintain and discontinue Intravenous (IV ) infusions.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain specimens according to standardized procedures 95% of the time.
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.)
• Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
• Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
• Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
• Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Maintains competence in area of experience.
• Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
• Greets, directs and assists patients to ensure proper care, by inquiring and facilitating patient care in a prompt and polite manner 99% of the time.
• Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees. (Quality of Care)
• Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides appropriate follow-up care to coordinate patient needs by following department specific guidelines 95% of the time. Includes but not limited to, following policy and procedure for post-procedure patients.
• Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms 95% of the time.
• Assists physician with various procedures to facilitate patient care by preparing and monitoring patient, readying, supplies, medications, equipment and assisting according to physician instructions 99% of time.
• Fiscally accountable.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduation from accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program required.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

Experience

• Three to five years previous experience in a clinical nursing unit with preference in Surgical Services or in patient/out patient surgery.

License/Certifications

• Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for work state.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, assessment skills, knowledge of basic sterile technique, utilization of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform.
• Willingness to learn all principles of infection control.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive Motions
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Constant