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:

Responsibilities:

Essential 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 decisions effecting area/unit or organization.

7. Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees. (Quality of Care)

• Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.

8. Fiscally accountable.

• Acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
• Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.

9. Maintains knowledge of current diabetes practice as per American Diabetes Association diabetes self-management education program recognition guidelines.

10. Ensures quality education will be delivered to patients with diabetes who require education.

• Provides individualized diabetes education based on identified patient needs and the nursing process.

11. Effectively collaborates with others to provide quality care to the patient with diabetes.

• Works with staff nurses and food service staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient education of diabetes.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to provide quality care.

12. Participates in the operations of the Center For Diabetes & Nutritional Health to:

• Meet the needs of the hospital for diabetes services.
• Promote the philosophy and marketing plan.

13. Markets the Center to Administration, physicians, hospital personnel, and community.

14. Acts as consultant/resource in all aspects of diabetes care to hospital and community.

• Provides learning opportunities for health care professionals and students regarding diabetes care and education.
• Communicates with other programs and providers to ensure effective use of Health System and community resources.

15. Participates in the development and implementing the performance improvement action plan.

16. Use interpersonal techniques with individuals that are intended to:

• Result in desired objectives/outcomes.
• Be perceived as satisfying/acceptable by those involved.
• Demonstrates a team effort with both employees and physicians.
• Handling customer relations with patients and families including complaints, concerns, and compliments.

Schedule:

Work Shift: Monday through Friday, full time, 32hrs/week, flexible on hours/days. Hybrid position for clinic and inpatient education

**No Holidays or weekends

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

Experience

• Three years clinical nursing experience with progressively more responsibility with clinically challenging patients.
• Minimum of 2 years diabetes education experience; CDE or CDE eligible.

License/Certifications

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for work state.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Skills and knowledge in patient education and advanced clinical practice.
• Knowledge in patient education and advanced clinical practice.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other health care team members.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

• Rare (1-33%):
  • 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

• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)

• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

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.