Clinic RN Endocrinology

Children's Nebraska - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinic RN Endocrinology position at Children's Nebraska involves providing professional nursing care to pediatric patients, focusing on holistic assessments and coordinated care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical practice guidelines. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and includes responsibilities such as patient assessments, documentation, and communication of care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic age-specific patient/family assessments upon visit according to defined standards.
• Collect and document data related to patient's physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social condition.
• Demonstrate age-specific competency in assessment of patients and interpret information based on their needs.
• Assess family expectations for involvement in the assessment and continuous care of the patient.
• Communicate the plan of care to the patient/family for their understanding.
• Identify the need for MD involvement or potential changes in the plan of care.
• Complete ongoing patient/family assessments according to appropriate clinical practice guidelines.
• Facilitate timely communication between patient/family and other healthcare disciplines.
• Conduct chart audits to meet JCAHO and organizational expectations.
• Follow up on tests and lab results within established time frames.
• Consider cultural, cognitive, emotional, and social influences on patient/family readiness to learn.
• Gather patient information concisely and convey it to the MD.
• Assist MD in clinic to maintain workflow and meet customer expectations.
• Demonstrate effective delegation techniques and perform special tasks unique to Ambulatory Care clinics.
• Coordinate patient care to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• RN License (State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure)
• BLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Experience with pediatric patients (preferred)
• Previous experience with EPIC (preferred)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with pediatric patients
• Previous experience with EPIC

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Professional development opportunities