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Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Registered Nurse - Pre-Op

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeOmaha, NE, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college of nursing is required, or must be obtained within five years of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing.
  • For MJE Progressive Care, graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • For MFH, graduation from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing or College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
  • Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements is required.
  • For NMH Critical Care and MJE Progressive Care, NIH Stroke Scale training or proof of training is required within the first six months of hire.
  • For MJE Progressive Care, successful completion of a Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course is required.
  • For NMH CT Scan and NMH MRI, one to three years of direct patient-care experience and proficiency in intravenous start skills are required.
  • For NMH Nuclear Medicine, five years of nursing clinical-setting experience and general experience across all areas of nursing practice are required.
  • For MJE Neurodiagnostics, at least two years of nursing experience in cardiac or intensive care is required.
  • For MWH PACU, Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience is required.
  • For NMH PACU and NMH Surgery GI Lab, one to two years of nursing experience is required.
  • For NMH Cath Lab, one year of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Unit, Emergency Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, or Progressive Care unit is required.
  • For NMH Surgery Pre Op Services, one to two years of nursing experience is required.
  • For Surgery OP Support HW, at least two years of related experience in an RN role is required.
  • For MFH Radiology Diagnostics, three years of direct patient-care experience and proficiency in intravenous start skills are required.
  • A current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure is required.
  • Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months of hire.
  • Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support certification is required; unit-specific completion deadlines are three months for NMH Surgery Pre Op Services and MFH Radiology Diagnostics, six months for Surgery OP Support HW, and one year for MJE Progressive Care.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments is required.
  • Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems is required.
  • The role requires medium physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and the listed climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, balancing, carrying, crouching, color distinction, keyboarding, lifting, pushing/pulling, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, speaking, standing, and walking activities.
  • The role involves the listed hazards, including radiation, physical hazards, equipment and machinery, pressurized gas, hazardous drugs, chemical and biological agents, and mechanical moving parts or vibrations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide age-appropriate care to ensure patient understanding and comfort with treatment, and deliver individualized customer service and patient care based on patient needs.
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine assigned patients’ nursing-care needs, incorporate patient or significant-other input as appropriate, prioritize data collection according to immediate needs, and use assessment findings for discharge planning.
  • Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care to address nursing-care needs and support optimal patient outcomes; consult resources, collaborate with providers and clinical disciplines, teach patients about their health-care problems, and reflect continuing-care needs or referrals for discharge or transfer in the care plan.
  • Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care safely and appropriately, follow unit nursing protocols and standards of care, and apply current nursing knowledge based on standards and research literature.
  • Evaluate patient care and response to interventions, monitor and document outcomes, assess patient capabilities and limitations related to nursing and medical interventions, and monitor patients’ and significant others’ ability to manage care after dismissal.
  • Give the oncoming care provider a complete verbal or written change-of-shift report covering current care requirements and SBAR content, and remain familiar with the overall plan of care.
  • Perform technical skills competently and independently to ensure patient safety; learn new skills and equipment within the area’s specifications and timeframe; use equipment safely according to product information, policies, and procedures; and follow procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, or disposing of equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain professional conduct and behavior; communicate to solve problems at the personal and unit level; work professionally with health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and families; participate in restocking and maintaining a clean environment; maintain competence in the area of experience; and participate in meetings or committees as needed to assist area, unit, or organizational decisions.
  • Initiate action to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, and hospital employees; complete appropriate risk reports; communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel; work within the applicable State Nurse Practice Act; and observe precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.
  • Review, delegate, and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all practice levels in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and professional standards, ensuring the right task, person, communication, and feedback.
  • Use human and other resources responsibly and accurately charge for supplies and equipment according to policy.

Desired Qualifications

  • For NMH Radiology Surgical, experience in a surgical environment is preferred.
  • For MWH Repro Endo Infert and MFH Radiology Diagnostics, pre/post-operative and circulating experience is preferred.
  • For MPC Colon & Rectal Surgery ASC, acute-care or surgical nursing experience is preferred.
  • For MJE Cardiopulmonary Rehab, one year of telemetry experience is preferred.
  • Certification in the area of specialty from the National Certification Corporation is preferred within one year of eligibility.
  • For NMH Cardiac Unit, NMH Cardiovascular Surgery, and NMH Progressive Care Unit 4, Certified Critical Care Nurse or Progressive Care Certified Nurse certification is preferred.
  • For Surgery Outpatient HW, Certified Perioperative Nurse certification is preferred.
  • For NMH Progressive Care, Gerontological Nursing and Progressive Care Certified Nurse certifications are preferred.
  • For NMH Surgery GI Lab, Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse certification is preferred.
  • For NMH PACU, Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse certification is preferred.
  • For NMH Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Registered Nurse certification is preferred within three years of hire.
  • For NMH Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse certification is preferred.

About the Company

Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Methodist Health System operates a nonprofit, faith-based network of hospitals and physician clinics across Dallas-Fort Worth, offering primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, gastroenterology, and emergency care. Its network includes several medical centers and Methodist Medical Group's clinics. What sets Methodist Health System apart is its covenant tie to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and its sizable charity care commitment. The goal is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.

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