• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures.
• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

• Consistently demonstrate competent use of the nursing process to assess, prioritize, formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt the interdisciplinary plan of care to meet the patient's age-specific needs.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet need of age/diversity of population served.
• Upon presentation, consistently and accurately perform and document vital signs, chief complaint, and medical/psychosocial history (to include allergies).
• Consistently and skillfully perform and document physical screening and tests, including but not limited to, EKG, audiometry, glucometer, collection of cultures, urine testing, and TB testing.
• Assist the provider with biopsies, cystoscopies, CMG's, cast application and removal, injections and other procedures as directed.
• Accurately perform and document all procedures and treatments administered to patients during clinic visits, includes application of dressing and supportive devices.
• Schedule surgery and obtain appropriate insurance authorizations.
• Order supplies necessary for the clinic.
• Clean and process clinic instruments and equipment.
• Participate in the discharge plan as appropriate and provides continuity of care to meet the patient's changing needs and monitors the outcomes.
• Contribute to and communicate the plan of care with patient/family/significant other and relays pertinent information through appropriate documentation and communication.
• Carry out provider orders within the scope of nursing practice.
• Call and e-prescribe of fax medication orders from provider to appropriate pharmacy and document those orders.
• Complete medical records with appropriated codes, charges and documentation per policy.
• Record information on the patient record in accordance with accepted standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Recognize changes in patient status, based on assessments, and communicate with the provider.
• Perform technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures.
• Initiate appropriate nursing action in crisis or emergency situations.
• Provide appropriate patient care under direct supervision of the provider or Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to the education of patients, families, significant others in order to meet the identified educational needs by utilizing available resources.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
• Participate in the assessment of patient/family's level of understanding of their rights and responsibilities as healthcare consumers and includes them in decision making
• Contributes to the education of patients, families, significant others in order to meet the identified educational needs by utilizing available resources.
• Assist in identifying patient's needs through communication and the interdisciplinary planning process.
• Contribute to the caring environment of the workplace.
• Assist with implementation of policies and standards from professional and/or specialty organizations in the practice setting.
• Increase knowledge about the ethical, legal and professional standards of nursing.
• Promote the profession of nursing in the community.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Work to maintain positive team relationships with coworkers, providers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and offer solutions.
• Facilitate the implementation of change projects.
• Enhance the collegial environment of the clinic in a positive manner.

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or temporary from the State of Nebraska required.