Nursing Jobs in Nebraska City, NE

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Follow the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage. Assessment - Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including: psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors Plan – Sets measurable and achievable short and long term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team. Implement – Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning. The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation. Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed. Evaluate – Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress towards identified healthcare consumer goals. Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team. Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 - months and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 5 - months and Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months Where You'll Work CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014, St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new, fully modernized facility. The new 110,000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with, among other benefits, an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect. 
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Follow the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage. Assessment - Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including: psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors Plan – Sets measurable and achievable short and long term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team. Implement – Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning. The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation. Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed. Evaluate – Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress towards identified healthcare consumer goals. Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team. Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 - months and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 5 - months and Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months Where You'll Work CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014, St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new, fully modernized facility. The new 110,000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with, among other benefits, an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect. 
1. Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the LPN scope of practice. Performs complete admission evaluation. Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner. Conducts full body system analysis. Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type. Reviews, discusses and implements health care provider orders appropriately and takes appropriate measures if there are questions. Responds to patient needs in a timely fashion. Recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishes priorities and takes appropriate action. Serves as a patient advocate. Performs patient rounding for all patient assignments. Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge. Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner. Provides intravenous interventions within the scope of practice for LPN-C. 2. Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care. Informs and involves Nurse Manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriately manner. Completes patient and family education throughout the patient’s visit. 3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with LPN scope of practice. Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires. Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate. Administers and performs emergent care in accordance with the applicable patient population type which may range from newborn to geriatrics. Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner. 4. Performs and maintains documentation. Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at end of appointment. 5. Communicates effectively. Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes. Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider. 6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities. Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift. Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self. Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand hygiene and gloves. Follows proper procedures for disposal of sharps and hazardous materials. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. 
Job Description Monday, Thursday, Friday with rotating Saturday mornings. At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Provides direct and indirect nursing care based on established patient care protocol and the nursing process. Coordinates with team members to provide a team-based approached to care. Hours and location may vary based on patient needs. Essential Functions Performs treatments, procedures, and medication / immunization administration in a professional and compassionate manner according to organization 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 organization protocols Completes all required patient care documentation in an accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record according to organization's 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. Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section Education Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required and Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing Preferred Experience Qualifications Minimum 1 year of RN experience. If incumbent has less than 1 year of RN experience, must commit to work full time in a Nurse Residency Program. Required and Previous pediatric nursing experience Preferred and Previous experience with EPIC Preferred 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. Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required or RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Iowa (if the incumbent works in Iowa) Upon Hire Required and BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred based on clinic location Required and Travel to other Children’s Physician clinics, may be Required Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child! Show more Show less