Clinic Nurse - Outpatient Palliative Care

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Clinic Nurse to join our Outpatient Palliative Care Team at the main campus in Omaha, NE. You will assess symptoms, coordinate care, educate patients and families, and support the interdisciplinary team in managing complex health needs and improving quality of life.

The position is Full Time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus eligibility. Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• ADN or Nursing Diploma required.
• RN license in Nebraska or compact state required.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification may be department dependent.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate outpatient nursing care for palliative patients.
• Assess symptoms and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and expectations.
• Support the interdisciplinary team to manage complex health needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate's in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma

RN license Nebraska or compact state

BLS certification

PALS certification (department dependent)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Clinic Nurse - Outpatient Palliative Care

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Clinic Nurse to join or Outpatient Palliative Care Team, this role will be located at our main campus, in Omaha, NE and will float to our other Palliative Care Clinic locations.

The Clinic Nurse will be responsible for providing outpatient nursing care to palliative care patients by assessing symptoms, coordinating care, educating patients and families, and supporting the interdisciplinary team in managing complex health needs and improving quality of life.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus - Must Meet Eligibility

Shift Details

• Full Time | 1.0 FTE | 40 Scheduled Weekly Hours Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting your healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
• Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Job Duties

• Clinic Nurse Provide and coordinate delivery of clinical resources to assure safe, high quality patient care and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform duties in an environment of care where the needs of a patient are short term, non-acute, and non-life threatening.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Based on position, prior experience in patient nursing, specialty/primary care clinic and/or telephonics preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
• Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical records preferred.
• Specific to the Medical Call Center department; multi-state license preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.