GIRMC Staff RN-PCU

Bryan Health; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Grand Island, NE is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess patients, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, and deliver or delegate nursing care with ongoing evaluation of patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes.

The role emphasizes professional communication, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth transitions between levels of care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS within 1 year of employment.
• NIHSS within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Provide and/or delegate nursing care and monitor patient responses and progress toward outcomes.
• Document patient care and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary care planning

Delegation

Documentation

Staff supervision

Precepting

Education

RN licensure Nebraska/compact state

Job description

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

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.

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.

ACLS required within one (1) year of employment.

NIHSS within 6 months of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.