Staff RN-Med/Surg-W7S - Medical Unit

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

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, assess needs, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will supervise licensed practical nurses and support staff, document care, and contribute to care planning and patient outcomes with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, coordinating transitions, and adhering to Nebraska nurse practice standards while upholding Bryan Health

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Nebraska or approved compact state per Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
• BLS CPR certification required by recognized professional associations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing and participating in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Provide and/or delegate care and evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in care delivery.
• Document patient care according to Bryan Health procedures.
• Educate patients and families to meet identified needs and readiness to learn.
• Coordinate transitions and participate in continued learning and self-development.

Education

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Nebraska or compact state

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

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. 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.

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.

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.