Education:

·         High school diploma or equivalent plus graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program and current professional license. 

·         Participates in mandatory inservices and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.

·         Maintains current state license.

Experience:

Previous RN/medical experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

·         Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies

·         Prepares patient for physician exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, obtaining information relevant to patient needs and documenting all tests/procedures in charts.

·         Assists physicians to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed by doctor.

·         Assists lab technologists to facilitate patient treatment by assisting with phlebotomies, handling of samples, requisitions, record keeping, analyzing specimens according to standard procedures and performing and documenting quality control activities.

·         Dispense medications at the direction of the physician for patient and family awareness and by instructing patients and family regarding medication and treatment.

·         Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to physician and advising patient based on doctor instructions.

·         Handles prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care by discussing pharmacy questions with physicians and relaying information to pharmacy.

·         Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms.

·         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”.

·        Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Applications may be submitted on line www.bestcare.org or to the HealthSystemHumanResourcesOfficeMethodistHospital 8303 Dodge St Omaha. We are open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.