[3 Days Left] Staff RN

Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Summary /n /n Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Communicates with physicians and/or anesthesia providers continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with procedures. Assists with maintaining equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities /n/n /n/t - Coordinates and supervises patient care. /n/t - Demonstrates ability to perform head-to-toe preprocedure assessment on all patients and reassesses intraprocedure and post procedure as needed. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. /n/t - Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. /n/t - Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. /n/t - Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratorys and the patient care units policies and procedures. /n/t - Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results. /n/t - Electronic documentation meets current standards and policies. /n/t - Demonstrates ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness. /n/t - Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in performing procedures in the Endoscopy Department. /n/t - Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patients clinical condition. /n/t - Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. /n/t - Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate, from pre-op to discharge. /n/t - Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurance consistently. /n/t - Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner. /n/t - Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete (HP present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before the endoscopy procedure begins. /n/t - Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of care specific to the Endoscopy Department /n/t - Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias. /n/t - Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/conditions, care required and good judgment. /n/t - Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations. /n/t - Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family. /n/t - Communicates appropriately with nurse manager, charge RN, coworkers and physicians. /n/t - Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs. /n/t - Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self starter, compatible and supportive; a team player. /n/t - Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. /n/t - Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within the shift. /n/t - Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures. /n/t - Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security. /n/t - Assists with orienting new staff members to the department. /n/t - Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient. /n /n/n /n/n Education/Experience: /n/n /n/t - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or current enrollement in a BSN program preferred. /n/t - Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska. /n/t - Current BLS Certification. /n/t - Current ACLS Certification. /n/t - Two (2) years of experience in nursing preferred. /n/t - At least one (1) year of experience in endoscopy preferred. /n /n/n

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