Methodist Health System: The Meaning of Care

Education:

·         High school diploma or equivalent plus graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse or LPN 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 or LPN/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 Health System Human Resources Office Methodist Hospital 8303 Dodge St Omaha. We are open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.