Nebraska Methodist Health System

Follow up with reports from Pre Op Holding (POH)/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as needed to answer questions for families.. Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means). Radiation Alpha, Beta 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. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

nurse liaison

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 Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: 7am to 7pm, one shift per week Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient. Responsibilities Essential Functions Performs pertinent patient/family information to the staff. <ul><li>Demonstrates good communication style.</li><li>Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills with patients/families. </li></ul>Identifies patients/family needs and refers to appropriate staff/department, e.g., Social Services, Pastoral Care, etc. <ul><li>Communicates with other departments as needs arise.</li><li>Coordinate with interpreters to ensure clear concise communication with patients/families.</li><li>Coordinate with POH/PACU for specific patient/family needs.</li><li>Communicate with physicians regarding patient/family needs. </li></ul>Participates in the development of the care plan of the surgical patient. <ul><li>Communicate with Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)/PreOp Holding (POH)/Physicians/Anesthesia and OR staff during patient perioperative experience.</li><li>Communicate delays in schedule or perioperative case lengths to assure family members waiting. </li></ul>Participates in and coordinates the development/review/acquisition of patient/family teaching materials. <ul><li>Facilitates patient/family education by acquisition of teaching materials in a timely manner.</li><li>Ability to communicate in different situations.</li><li>Refer to Family Resource Center.</li><li>Assist with obtaining consent when necessary. </li></ul>Maintains frequent contact with all families. <ul><li>Makes rounds at least every hour while on duty.</li><li>Availability to families for questions, concerns, etc.</li><li>Deliver patient belongings to family as needed. </li></ul>Completes pre and post operative visits to determine the patients needs/perception of care received. <ul><li>Follow up with reports from Pre Op Holding (POH)/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as needed to answer questions for families. </li></ul>Maintains professional appearances, behavior and environment. <ul><li>Follows care values.</li><li>Monitor surgery waiting room and assist volunteer on duty with family needs. </li></ul>Uses appropriate and effective interpersonal skills which promote teamwork. <ul><li>Communicates appropriate information between families, physician and staff.</li><li>Maintains positive attitude.</li><li>Protects confidentiality while relaying information. </li></ul>Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the Age-Specific Criteria. <ul><li>Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all patients and/or families.</li><li>Provide opportunities for social services contact as necessary. </li></ul>Schedule 7am to 7pm, one shift per week Job Description Job Requirements Education <ul><li>Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.</li><li>Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required by December 31, 2020.</li><li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. </li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Two to three years general operating room experience.</li><li>Management experience preferred. </li></ul>License/Certifications <ul><li>Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.</li><li>Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.</li><li>Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred. </li></ul>Skills/Knowledge/Abilities <ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.</li><li>Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.</li><li>Ability to think critically and problem solve. </li></ul>Physical Requirements Weight Demands <ul><li>Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. </li></ul>Physical Activity <ul><li>Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):</li><ul><li>Climbing</li><li>Crawling</li><li>Kneeling</li><li>Sitting</li></ul><li>Frequently Performed (34%-66%):</li><ul><li>Balancing</li><li>Carrying</li><li>Crouching</li><li>Distinguish colors</li><li>Keyboarding/typing</li><li>Lifting</li><li>Pulling/Pushing</li><li>Repetitive Motions</li><li>Stooping/bending</li><li>Twisting</li></ul><li>Constantly Performed (67%-100%):</li><ul><li>Grasping</li><li>Hearing</li><li>Reaching</li><li>Seeing/Visual</li><li>Speaking/talking</li><li>Standing</li><li>Walking </li></ul></ul>Job Hazards <ul><li>Not Related:</li><ul><li>Electrical Shock/Static</li><li>Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)</li></ul><li>Rare (1-33%):</li><ul><li>Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)</li><li>Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only</li></ul><li>Occasionally (34%-66%):</li><ul><li>Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)</li><li>Equipment/Machinery/Tools</li><li>Explosives (pressurized gas)</li><li>Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)</li></ul><li>Frequent (67%-100%):</li><ul><li>Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)</li><li>Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)</li><li>Mechanical moving parts/vibrations </li></ul></ul>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.

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