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Registered Nurse (RN) - Kearney - PRN

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Children's Nebraska

Kearney, Nebraska

Posted Jul 31 · New grads welcomed

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License
RN license
Term
Per Diem

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Casual - 16 hours a month minimum At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children.

Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview Provides direct and indirect nursing care based on established patient care protocol and the nursing process. Coordinates with team members to provide a team-based approached to care. Hours and location may vary based on patient needs.

Essential Functions

Performs treatments, procedures, and medication / immunization administration in a professional and compassionate manner according to organization policy and procedures. • Completes an accurate assessment of physical, mental, emotional, developmental and social conditions when interviewing all patients and families in the office and on the telephone. • Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with the patient /family, other physicians/hospitals and insurance providers as determined by the needs of the patient. • Coordinates, provides, and appropriately documents patient and family education. • Demonstrates knowledge of and provides care based on age-specific or developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, and adolescents according to organization protocols • Completes all required patient care documentation in an accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record according to organization's policy and procedures. • Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life-threatening emergencies • Directs other team members in the delivery of nursing care as determined by the needs of the office and the direction of the office manager or physicians. • Demonstrates proficiency and use of critical thinking skills when performing phone triage. • Fulfills expectation of complete and accurate phone documentation by utilizing EMR workflows as directed. Returns phone calls within determined response time ranges. • Maintain up to date knowledge and compliance with laboratory standards and guidelines as directed. • Promotes and encourages use of Children’s Connect by communicating with parents via online portal whenever feasible. • Takes ownership of quality metrics as a reflection of our commitment to continuously improving the quality of care for all patients. Works quality reports as directed, utilizing appropriate established workflows. • Maintains clean and professional appearance of exam rooms at all times. • Maintains supply and linen levels appropriately. • Attends required meetings and educational sessions as directed.

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required and Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing Preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of RN experience. If incumbent has less than 1 year of RN experience, must commit to work full time in a Nurse Residency Program. Required and Previous pediatric nursing experience Preferred and Previous experience with EPIC Preferred Skills and Abilities Excellent skills in communication, listening, customer service, organization.

Excellent clinical skills providing direct and indirect nursing care in an office setting. Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Ability to type, navigate an electronic system, and adapt to changes in workflows as they occur.

Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required or RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Iowa (if the incumbent works in Iowa) Upon Hire Required and BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred based on clinic location Required and Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

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What's around it?

In Kearney, NE

Kearney, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$949/mo
Household income
$69,724/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Kearney, NE

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