Overview Registered Nurse - Care Coordinator - 24 Hours/Week - Days at Nebraska Methodist Health System
Location: Methodist Hospital, 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE
Schedule 24 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Occasional Saturday
Responsibilities Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to individualized needs.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient needs, involving patient/significant others as appropriate.
Initiate discharge planning upon admission and develop an individualized plan of care addressing medical, psychosocial, financial, and discharge needs.
Identify patients requiring complex case management or referrals to other members of the care team; monitor caseload daily and address variances in patient progression.
Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines; provide patient teaching; ensure care plans reflect continuing care needs and referrals.
Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care; follow nursing protocols and standards of care; stay current with knowledge and best practices.
Demonstrate safe technical skills independently; learn new skills and equipment within area specifications and timeframes; maintain professional behavior and effective communication.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, performance improvement activities, and hospital committees as assigned; assist in updates of critical paths and standing orders.
Coordinate discharge planning with the patient/family and care team; document accurately in the medical record and communicate test results and recommendations timely to physicians.
Facilitate referrals to care teams (e.g., Social Work, Rehab, Wound Care, Diabetes Clinic, Palliative Care) and address post-acute care arrangements.
Educate patients and families regarding complex diseases and discharge instructions.
Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program required, or a ADN holder must obtain a BSN within 5 years from date of hire.
Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; multi-state compact license or temporary permit acceptable while awaiting licensure for work state.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; required within 3 months of hire.
Specialty certifications preferred (e.g., Case Management); NCC certification within 1 year of eligibility.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and use computer systems effectively.
Critical thinking, problem solving, and negotiation abilities across departments.
Physical Requirements Medium work; ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
About Methodist 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 law.