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Omaha Area Clinic
- Omaha, NE:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR116616
** 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.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Methodist Physicians Clinic
- Westroads Office Park III  Address: 1120 N. 103rd Plaza
- Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm    Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.
** Responsibilities:**#
** Essential Job Functions
** 1. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
* Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
2. Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.
* Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
* Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
3. Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)
* Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
* Provides teaching specific to the patient.
* Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.
4. Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).
* Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.
* Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
5. Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
* Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
* Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
* Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
* Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
6. Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.)
* Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
* Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
* Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
* Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
* Maintains competence in area of experience.
* Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in…