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:

Locations: Methodist Community Health Clinic
Address: 208 S 26th Ave, Omaha, NE 68131

Schedule: Monday/Tuesday, 8am - 4:30pm, Wednesday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.

Provide professional nursing care to patients and families in accordance with individualized patient needs, nursing standards and the established plan of care. Perform assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation of care across a variety of inpatient, outpatient, procedural and clinic-based environments.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Direct Patient Care – 50%

• Assess patients and identify nursing care needs within the assigned setting.

• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized plans of care.

• Administer medications, treatments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with orders and policy.

• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition in a timely manner.

• Deliver nursing care in accordance with established standards, department workflows and assigned patient population needs.

Care Coordination and Team Collaboration – 20%

• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary team members.

• Communicate patient status, care needs and significant changes to the appropriate care team members.

• Delegate tasks appropriately to support staff based on patient needs and staff competency.

• Support patient throughout transitions of care and discharge planning activities.

• Participate in handoff communication to ensure continuity and safety of care.

Documentation and Regulatory Compliance – 20%

• Document patient assessments, nursing interventions, care provided and patient outcomes in the electronic health record.

• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, departmental procedures and professional nursing standards.

• Complete required competencies, mandatory education and department-specific training.

• Follow infection prevention, patient safety and confidentiality requirements.

• Support compliance with access and workflow requirements as applicable.

Patient and Family Education – 10%

• Educate patients and families regarding the plan of care, medications, treatments and discharge instructions.

• Reinforce health teaching and follow-up care needs using patient-centered communication.

• Respond to patient and family questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Promote a supportive and compassionate care environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care and department operations.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday - 8am to 4:30pm and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7am to 3:30pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing required

Experience

• No Experience required

License/Certification

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire; may be required at hire for some assignments.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and team members.

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to learn, retain, and utilize electronic documentation and hospital information systems.

• Working knowledge of nursing practice, patient safety principles, and interdisciplinary care coordination.

• Ability to function independently while exercising sound judgment.

• Ability to support a broad range of patient care workflows depending on assigned department.

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

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

  • Grasping

  • Hearing

  • Reaching

  • Seeing/Visual

  • Speaking/talking

  • Standing

  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Electrical Shock/Static

• Rare (1-33%):

  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)

  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only

• Occasionally (34%-66%):

  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

  • Explosives (pressurized gas)

  • Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)

• Frequent (67%-100%):

  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)

  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.