Pulmonary Assistant RN - limited part time

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College of Health Sciences in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and evaluate pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients. The role includes coordinating care, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include patient transport, medication administration, monitoring sedation per orders, and contributing to education and departmental projects while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Nebraska or a compact state as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Evidence of required practice certifications per state or federal standards.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary care per policies.
• Transports patients safely and coordinates with scheduling and records.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care in pulmonary services.
• Answer calls regarding scheduling, services or procedures with courtesy and accuracy.
• Administer medications, treatments and nursing services per physician orders.
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation under orders and licensure.
• Set priorities and assignments for daily work and maintain safety.
• Assist with departmental orientation and student clinical education.
• Operate pulmonary equipment and maintain cleanliness/disinfection of tools.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and departmental projects.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Pulmonary diagnostics knowledge

Patient education knowledge

Computer hardware & software knowledge

On-call responsiveness

Body mechanics

Dealing with stress

Safety evaluation of environment

Observation & documentation

Verbal & written communication

Crucial conversations

Interpersonal collaboration

Critical thinking & problem solving

Confidentiality & privacy

Prioritization & independent work

Punctual attendance

Education

Registered Nurse license (Nebraska or compact)

2 years clinical nursing experience

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to pulmonary care for all patients.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

1. *Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, and hospital bed with assistance as needed. Follows hospital and department procedures to ensure safe transportation of patients, records, and equipment.

1. Assesses, directs, plans, implements, evaluates and documents patient care and procedures in accordance with established Pulmonary Diagnostic policies, standards and guidelines; supervises and coordinates other assigned healthcare personnel in the care of patients.

1. *Answers telephone calls concerned with patient scheduling, coordination of services or questions regarding procedure with courtesy and accuracy; follows organizational procedures to ensure patient confidentiality.

1. *Administers medication, treatments and other nursing services according to physician’s instructions, scope of practice and State of Nebraska licensure.

1. *Administers and monitors the effect of conscious sedation agents in accordance with physician’s orders, hospital policy and state licensure for a Registered Nurse.

1. Establishes priorities and assignments of daily work schedule; maintains a safe working environment.

1. Assists with departmental orientation and student clinical education as directed.

1. Operates applicable hospital equipment, especially those that are Pulmonary specific; cleans, disinfects and sterilizes equipment used in Pulmonary procedures.

1. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

1. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

1. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledgeofthe principles of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on patient disease processes and supportive equipment requirements.

1. Knowledgeof Pulmonary diagnostics and treatment modalities and patient management.

1. Knowledgeof patient education, Joint Commissionstandardsand requirements.

1. Knowledgeof computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

1. Abilityto respond promptly to on-call situations.

1. Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer/patient safety.

1. Ability to react professionally under stressful and emergency situations.

1. Ability to evaluate the safety and efficacy of environment and patient care givers.

1. Ability to effectively record and reflect observationsregardingpatients and their interactions and environment.

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

1. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

1. Abilitytoproblem solveand engage independent critical thinking skills.

1. Ability to maintain confidentialityrelevantto sensitive information.

1. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

1. 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. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice areas as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

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