GIRMC Staff RN-Med/Surg

Bryan Health; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Nebraska is seeking a registered nurse to assess patient needs, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, and deliver or delegate nursing care. You will monitor patient responses and progress toward outcomes while maintaining documentation and professional communication.

The role requires Nebraska RN licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to educate patients and families, collaborate with a diverse care team, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Maintains clinical competency and annual skill verification.
• Knowledge of nursing regulations and practice standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to delegate tasks and evaluate the work of others.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Meet patient priority needs through assessment and care planning.
• Provide and/or delegate nursing care and evaluate outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to meet identified needs.
• Document patient care per Bryan Health procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care delivery.
• Facilitate transitions to next level of care.

Skills

Clinical competency

Communication

Delegation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Professional judgment

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure in Nebraska

Tools

EHR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

General Summary

Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and/or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and/or resourcing of others.

General Summary

Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and/or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and/or resourcing of others.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

Principal Job Functions

• *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center’s procedures.
• *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
• *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.
• *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
• *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
• *Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• *Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes.
• *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
• *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• *Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.
• Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member’s practices through timely communication.
• Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.
• *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.
• Integrates evidence based research findings into practice in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Engages in department specific and organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Appropriately utilizes all safety equipment when indicated and as defined by organizational procedure (i.e. lifting equipment, PPE, sharps, etc.).
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit of assignment including but not limited to population-specific competencies and participates in annual skill competency verification.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing applications and relative practice area.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to delegate, provide instruction and evaluate the work of LPN’s and unlicensed professional
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, courtesy and tact in daily interactions with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Education And Experience

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

Other Credentials / Certifications

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.