Registered Nurse - Omaha, United States - Boys Town

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Job Summary

In a career as a Registered Nurse Same Day Pediatrics, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will utilize a systematic approach to nursing practice in the Same Day Pediatrics setting incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Clinic Hours Monday-Friday , Saturday & Sunday and Holidays

Hours Various shifts available

Location Pacific Street Clinic

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Provides appropriate, individualized care to ill patients in the clinic setting.

Demonstrates age-specific competency in the performance of initial and ongoing assessments of the patient to determine nursing care needs and includes data from parent/guardian in the assessment process; prioritizes care based on needs.

Identifies and implements nursing care to address patient needs.

Provides teaching that is specific to the patient's health issues, based on cultural, cognitive, emotional and social influences and the patient's/family's ability and readiness to learn; provides education relevant to the visit to the patient/family before discharge from the clinic setting.

Facilitates patient flow by continually assessing patient volume and acuity.

Collects and documents assessments related to the patient's physical and developmental needs.

Implements nursing care activities according to patient needs, or as directed by the medical provider, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Collects specimens and performs select lab tests, in accordance with established policy and procedures, to facilitate diagnosis.

Performs and documents telephone triage using Barton-Schmitt Telephone Protocols; triages calls on acuity of patient and requirements for health care services.

Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.

Minimum of one year of experience in pediatric ambulatory care required.

BLS certification required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results .