Job Description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Hawthorne Court
Address: 17675 Welch Plz. - Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Sign on Bonus of $2,500!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to deliver and coordinate patient care. The LPN is responsible for promoting and restoring patient's health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Exhibits the core values of Methodist Fremont Health. He/she practices within the boundaries of the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Supports the physician and other providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient, communicating delays to patient, provider and team members, and facilitating the provider's schedule.

2. Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms and by anticipating physician and other medical provider’s needs.

3. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, and skill level.

4. Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders.

5. Assists physician with exams, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure.

6. Records info in patient's medical chart, e.g., patient's history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, exams, meds administered.

7. Applies principles of infection control.

8. Checks patients into exam room. Obtains vital signs, medical history, chief complaint, and clinical assessment of patient condition.

9. Assists practitioner with minor surgical procedures and physical examinations.

10. Administers immunizations and vaccinations.

11. Thoroughly documents all necessary and pertinent patient information.

12. Assists practitioners with patient phone calls as per their instruction.

13. Observes and documents patient’s response to medications and/or treatments administered.

14. Provides courteous, efficient exchange of information over the telephone that meets the needs of the caller and creates caller satisfaction.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.

License/Certifications

• Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Experience

• 1-3 years of health care experience preferred, but new graduates are considered.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to perform the duties as assigned and to assist practitioner in all aspects of patient care as needed.

• Functions independently and assumes responsibility for clinical decisions.

• Maintains standards of professional nursing practice.

• Uses sound nursing judgment in patient care situations, and asks for help if unsure of a procedure or action needed.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of nursing policies and procedures.

• Proficient in the drawing, collection, and documentation of lab.

• Utilizes proper nursing assessment skills in the triage of patient phone calls.

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Sitting/Standing—Frequently

• Hand Use—Frequently

• Various tool manipulation requiring adequate eye/hand and fine motor coordination—Frequently

• Grasping, forceful gripping, pinching—Occasionally

• Walking—Frequently

• Stair Climbing—Rarely

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.