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 Jennie Edmundson HospitalResponsibilities:
Essential Job Functions
Performs all functions and procedures of Hospitalist physicians under general direction by collaborating physician.
Provides care for Hospital patients in a Hospital setting by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status, development and implementation of treatment plans and follow-up and evaluation plans of patient outcomes.
Interprets and evaluates patient data as authorized by collaborating physician.
Requests diagnostic procedures as indicated by pertinent data and patient medical status.
Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical matters to patients.
Completes detailed and accurate patient histories and reviews patient records to develop comprehensive plan of care.
Performs patient care to include evaluation and management services and minor therapeutic procedures as per Hospital policies and congruent with Medicare guidelines.
Performs patient physical exam to ensure patient health by obtaining patient medical history, checking vital signs, performing tests relevant to patient condition and recording findings.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Assists in facilitating quality patient care according to the standards of Hospital.
Performs telephone triage to determine patient special needs by recording patient condition, providing appropriate consultation and scheduling appointments when needed.
Prepares prescription orders/inquiries/renewals to facilitate patient care by writing orders for drugs and controlled substances and relaying information to pharmacy.
Administers medication and immunizations to ensure patient health by injection, inhalation or oral methods.
Provides patient and family education regarding proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness by interviewing and advising specifically to patient needs and recommending appropriate community resources.
Develops preliminary diagnosis to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by ordering appropriate laboratory tests, interpreting data and utilizing principles of prevention.
At the direction of the physician, provides patient and family education regarding proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge /awareness and recommending appropriate community resources.
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".
Schedule:
Work Schedule: Rotating shifts with Night coverage 6p-6a; 7p-7a; 9a-9p 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.
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About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
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 Federal, state or local law.