Children's Physicians Kearney Clinic / Staff Registered Nurse (RN) / 32 Hours Per Week

32 Hours per Week. 4 days a week. Rotating weekend shifts. No holidays.

We’re searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care based on established patient care protocol and the nursing process.  The RN coordinates with coworkers to provide a team based approached to care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs treatments, procedures, and medication / immunization administration in a professional and compassionate manner according to Children’s Physicians policy and procedures
• Completes an accurate assessment of physical, mental, emotional, developmental and social conditions when interviewing all patients and families in the office and on the telephone
• Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with the patient /family, other physicians/hospitals and insurance providers as determined by the needs of the patient
• Coordinates, provides, and appropriately documents patient and family education
• Demonstrates knowledge of and provides care based on age-specific or developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, and adolescents according to Children’s Physicians protocols
• Completes all required patient care documentation in an accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record according to Children’s Physicians policy and procedures
• Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life threatening emergencies
• Directs other team members in the delivery of nursing care as determined by the needs of the office and the direction of the office manager or physicians
• Demonstrates proficiency and use of critical thinking skills when performing phone triage
• Fulfills expectation of complete and accurate phone documentation by utilizing EMR workflows as directed.  Returns phone calls within determined response time ranges
• Maintain up to date knowledge and compliance with laboratory standards and guidelines as directed
• Promotes and encourages use of Children’s Connect by communicating with parents via online portal whenever feasible
• Takes ownership of quality metrics as a reflection of our commitment to continuously improving the quality of care for all patients. Works quality reports as directed, utilizing appropriate established workflows
• Maintains clean and professional appearance of exam rooms at all times
• Maintains supply and linen levels appropriately
• Attends required meetings and educational sessions as directed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent skills in communication, listening, customer service, organization
• Excellent clinical skills providing direct and indirect nursing care in an office setting
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Ability to type, navigate an electronic system, and adapt to changes in workflows as they occur

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required
• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing preferred
• Previous pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Previous experience with EPIC preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Current and valid Nebraska RN license/RN Compact license required
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required
• Current and valid Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) required within 6-months of hire, exceptions to this requirement are as follows:
  • Incumbent holds another position within Children’s where PALS is required, PALS will be required in lieu of PEARS.
  • Incumbent holds active PALS, PALS will be accepted in lieu of PEARS until it expires, at which time PEARS will be required prior to the expiration of PALS.
• Certification in a nursing specialty is preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) may be preferred based on clinic location..
• Travel to other Children’s Physician clinics, may be required.

EOE/Vets/Disabled

Salary : $67,400 - $85,400