Registered Nurse - LDRP - Casual/PRN

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System seeks a Registered Nurse for a casual/PRN position at Methodist Fremont Health Hospital. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing care plans, and ensuring effective communication during patient care.

Preferred candidates will have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and up to five years of inpatient experience. This role emphasizes direct patient care, documentation standards, and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing.
• Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse License.
• 2-5 years previous inpatient nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care assessments and reassessments based on patient condition.
• Provide direct patient care using professional nursing skills.
• Document all assessments and reassessments accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of computer resources

Proficiency in nursing practice

Exceptional ability to be self-directed

Outstanding ability to communicate with a wide variety of disciplines

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Current Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Summary

The practice of nursing by a registered nurse shall mean the assumption of responsibility and accountability for those nursing actions which include, but are not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a nursing diagnosis. Execution of the prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic treatment regimens, administering, delegating, and evaluating nursing activities.

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital, 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE. Work Schedule: casual/PRN position.

Responsibilities

• Accurate patient/family assessment to identify responses to health conditions.
  • Perform patient care assessments and reassessments based on patient condition and established policy/procedure.
  • Utilize the nursing process when providing assessment for all individuals.
  • Assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized.
  • Document all assessment and reassessments in an accurate, legible, and timely manner.
• Formulate a nursing diagnosis and plan of care.
  • Utilize history and assessment information to identify patient problems and set goals.
  • Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs.
  • Revise a plan of care as indicated by patient response to treatment.
  • Use assessment data to formulate a plan for discharge needs.
• Implement nursing treatment regimen.
  • Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to standards of care and the patient’s age.
  • Provide direct patient care using professional nursing skills per physicians and other licensed practitioners’ orders.
  • Teach health care practices and participate in patient and family education programs.
  • Apply appropriate medication knowledge and correct administration based on age and condition.
  • Ensure documentation of nursing care meets current standards and policies.
• Evaluate the plan of care and treatment.
  • Evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of learning and discharge teaching needs.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care for a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Communicate pertinent information regarding patient care clearly.
  • Assist physicians with procedures and patient rounds.
  • Utilize effective clinical delegation skills, demonstrating accountability for scope of practice.
  • Consult with co-workers and other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach.
• Ensure safety initiative compliance.
  • Perform duties consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures.
  • Complete departmental safety requirements such as blitz, in‑services, etc., annually.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Two to five years previous inpatient nursing experience preferred.

License and Certifications

• Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Preferred: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C.EFM) Certificate of Added Qualification from NCC within 1 year of eligibility.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer resources.
• Proficiency in nursing practice.
• Exceptional ability to be self‑directed.
• Outstanding ability to communicate with a wide variety of disciplines.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands – Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Occasionally (1%-33%) – Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Sitting. Frequently (34%-66%) – Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguishing colors, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive Motions, Stooping/bending, Twisting. Constantly (67%-100%) – Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing/visual, Speaking/talking, Standing, Walking.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.