Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Fremont Hospital
Address: 450 E 23rd Street, Fremont NE

Work Schedule: Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business.  Work days/hours will often vary from week to week.
9a-9p and 12p-12a.

Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients according to medical guidelines; health status evaluations, formulations, diagnoses, and detailed treatment plans; make referrals for further diagnostic medical testing as needed; provide, pharmacologic therapeutic interventions as necessary; maintain documentation, records, and reports in accordance with prevailing rules, regulations and standards. All activities of the Advanced Practice Provider shall be in accordance with State and Federal standards and Medical Staff Bylaws pertaining to Allied Health Professionals.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Promotion of the Methodist Fremont Health mission, vision and values. 

2. Completes a comprehensive evaluation of patients according to medical guidelines to include physical exam, testing, treatment, and disposition. 

3. Maintains a complete medical record.

4. Demonstrates the ability to assess all body systems and complete needed interventions/procedures for each system within their scope of practice.

5. Communicates clearly / effectively with patients and family members regarding the treatment plan, test results, disease processes, home care and follow-up. 

6. Utilizes the AIDET concept when interacting with patients/families. 

7. Demonstrates compliance with the bylaws, rules/regulations, policy/procedures of the hospital and medical staff, as they pertain to Advanced Practice Providers.

8. Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improvement care and treatment of ED patients.  

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business.  Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. 9am - 9pm and 12pm - 12am

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

License/Certifications

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
• Nurse Practitioner license (APRN.NP.NE or ARNP.IA) required.
• Prescriptive authority in Nebraska and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification (CSRC) required.
• Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Experience

• Preferred: Emergency Department experience as an Advanced Practice provider.
• Preferred: Specialization in Emergency Medicine.
• Preferred: Monitored ATLS. 
• Preferred: Prior utilization of an electronic medical record to include provider order entry.

Skills

• Required: Strong verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with health care professionals in various disciplines, team oriented, skilled in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases presenting in emergency medicine, skilled in developing a complete comprehensive medical record, skilled in providing care to patients across the age spectrum.   

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Must be able to lift above 50 lbs. Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of weights up to 50 lbs.  Frequent hand use (Keyboarding, mouse usage, and handwriting)

Hazards

•  OSHA Category I:  Tasks that involve