Staff RN
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary 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
Coordinates and supervises patient care. 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.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management. Performs all aspects of patient
care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces
the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Ability to perform
waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratorys and
the patient care units policies and procedures. Ability to
interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on
waived tests results. Electronic documentation meets current
standards and policies. Demonstrates ability to formulate an
individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for
effectiveness. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in
performing procedures in the Endoscopy Department. Demonstrates
knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and patients clinical
condition. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. 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. Provides patient with explanation and verbal
reassurance consistently. Identifies physical symptoms and changes
and takes appropriate action in a timely manner. Ensures Pre-op
Checklist is complete (HP present, informed consent signed, test
results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before the
endoscopy procedure begins. Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of
care specific to the Endoscopy Department Demonstrates knowledge of
cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias. Makes decisions
reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/conditions,
care required and good judgment. Treats patients and their families
with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
Communicates appropriately with nurse manager, charge RN, coworkers
and physicians. Consults other departments, as needed and as
appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the
patients needs. 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. Manages and operates
equipment safely and correctly. Meets current documentation
standards and policies and completes within the shift. Carries out
medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special
procedures. Maintains an environment that provides the patient and
family with feelings of safety and security. Assists with orienting
new staff members to the department. Maintains a good working
relationship and effective communication both within the department
and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN or current enrollement in a BSN program preferred. Current
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska. Current BLS
Certification. Current ACLS Certification. Two (2) years of
experience in nursing preferred. At least one (1) year of
experience in endoscopy preferred.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , Staff RN, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
