• 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.

• Current unrestricted RN Licensure by the State of Nebraska required.


• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.


• Driver's License required.

• Two to five years previous inpatient nursing experience preferred.

• Knowledge of computer resources.


• Proficiency in nursing practice.


• Exceptional ability to be self-directed.


• Outstanding ability to communicate with wide variety of disciplines.
  
  

• Weight Demands
  • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
  
  


• Physical Activity
  
  
  • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
    
    
    • Climbing
    
    
    • Crawling
    
    
    • Kneeling
    
    
    • Sitting
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
    
    
    • Balancing
    
    
    • Carrying
    
    
    • Crouching
    
    
    • Distinguish colors
    
    
    • Keyboarding/Typing
    
    
    • Lifting
    
    
    • Pulling/Pushing
    
    
    • Repetitive Motions
    
    
    • Stooping/bending
    
    
    • Twisting
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
    
    
    • Fingering/Touching
    
    
    • Grasping
    
    
    • Hearing
    
    
    • Reaching
    
    
    • Seeing/Visual
    
    
    • Speaking/talking
    
    
    • Standing
    
    
    • Walking
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Environmental

• Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

• Job Hazards
  
  
  • Not Related:
    • Electrical Shock/Static
    
    
  
  
  • Rare (1-33%):
    
    
    • Radiation Alpha, Betz and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
    
    
    • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet , visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Occasionally (34%-66%):
    
    
    • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
    
    
    • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
    
    
    • Explosives (pressurized gas)
    
    
    • Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Frequent (67%-100%):
    
    
    • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
    
    
    • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
    
    
    • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

• Provides an accurate and thorough assessment of the patient/family to identify human responses to actual or potential health conditions.
  
  
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    Performs patient care assessments and reassessments based on patient condition and established policy/procedure.
  
  
  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize the nursing process when providing assessment for all individuals.
  
  
  • Demonstrates the ability to assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized.
  
  
  • Documents all assessment and reassessments in an accurate, legible, and timely manner.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Formulation of a nursing diagnosis to identify and plan for the needs of an individual, family, or group.
  
  
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    Utilizes history and assessment information to identify patient problems and set goals.
  
  
  • Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs.
  
  
  • Demonstrates the ability to revise a plan of care as indicated by patient's response to treatment.
  
  
  • Utilizes assessment data and formulates a plan for discharge needs.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Implementation of a nursing treatment regimen to provide for the selection, performance and management of proper nursing practices.
  
  
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    Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standards of care and patient's age.
  
  
  • Performs direct patient care utilizing professional nursing skills and judgment according to physicians and other licensed practitioner's orders.
  
  
  • Teaches health care practices, initiates and participates in patient and family education programs.
  
  
  • Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their condition.
  
  
  • Documentation of nursing care meets current standards and policies.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Evaluation of the plan of care an treatment for all patients under his/her care to promote resolution of patient problems and positive patient outcomes.
  
  
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    Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness and makes adjustments as needed to meet patient goals.
  
  
  • Evaluates effectiveness of learning and discharge teaching needs.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Coordinates and supervises patient care to provide for the management of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
  
  
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    Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care appropriately and clearly.
  
  
  • Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and patient rounds.
  
  
  • Utilizes effective clinical delegation skills, demonstrating accountability for the scope of practice of the individual being delegated to and evaluation of the outcome of delegation.
  
  
  • Consults with co-workers and other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs and discharge plan.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Safety initiative - Complies with FAMC safety policies and procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO, CLIA, etc.)
  
  
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    Performs job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures. C
  
  
  • Completes departmental safety requirements, I.e., blitz, departmental in-services, etc., on an annual basis.
    
    
  
  
  
  

Essential Functions II

• Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.


• Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values ~ Living Our Values, and company policies/procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.