Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
OUR MISSION
As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about”
By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With 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:
Serves as the primary contact and/or staff for community screening sites and mobile outreach clinics. The clinician will supervise volunteers and/or students and ensure screenings follow policy and procedures.Responsibilities:
1. Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
2. Maintains familiarity with current national standards for recognition developed by the American Diabetes Association and/or the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
3. Ensures appropriate staffing for all community outreach events and performs screening on the mobile unit, as needed. Oversees scheduled site visits to ensure volunteers are properly trained, equipped and quality services delivered. Responsible for staff and volunteer compliance to Mobile Diabetes Center (MDC) standards of care for all screenings and outreach services.
4. Maintains HIPPA compliance during collection of screening data and oversees data collection. Assists with monthly reports analyzing and reporting data, as needed.
5. Participates in quality improvement activities that include but are not limited to participant data, tracking systems and service delivery, as needed.
6. Assists with the maintenance of inventory of MDC supplies and equipment. Request orders and/or maintenance of supplies, as needed.
7. Contacts clients for follow-up and recruitment, as needed.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Student and Community Engagement Officer.
Schedule:
As needed for community-based events. This includes weekends and occasional evenings.
Job Description:
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
Experience
Prior patient experience in healthcare preferred.
License/Certifications
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Knowledge of community diabetes resources and community based organizations that serve under-insured and uninsured populations.
Awareness and keen appreciation of diverse populations, customs and socioeconomic needs.
Knowledge of community based health care outreach and local programs.
Demonstrates problem-solving abilities, planning, organizing, time management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to proficiently use Microsoft application, computer applications relevant to assigned work and general office equipment.
Ability to adhere to all workplace and safety requirements, regulations, standards and practices.
Ability to process and manage confidential information with discretion and according to HIPAA protocols.
Ability to assign and oversee the work of volunteers and students to ensure customer satisfaction and work productivity.
Weight Demands
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Sitting
Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
Balancing
Carrying
Crouching
Distinguish colors
Kneeling
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Motions
Stooping/bending
Twisting
Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
Grasping
Hearing
Reaching
Seeing/Visual
Speaking/talking
Standing
Walking
Job Hazards
Not Related: - Electrical Shock/Static
Rare (1-33%):
Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
Occasionally (34%-66%):
Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
Equipment/Machinery/Tools
Explosives (pressurized gas)
Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
Frequent (67%-100%):
Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
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.