The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the assigned area/department, including identification of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Works collaboratively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel.
Schedule:
- PRN
- Variable 12-hour Shifts
- 7p-7a or 7a-7p
Compensation:
- $33.79/hour + DOE
- PRN Differential
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains the standards for nursing care and performs nursing skills in compliance with the regulations set forth in the Montana State Board of Nursing nurse practice act.
- Assesses patient’s condition and nursing needs.
- Identifies goals through the care planning process.
- Identifies appropriate nursing actions to meet care-planning goals with regards to patient’s holistic needs.
- Exhibits age appropriate competencies: newborn, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
- Answers call lights promptly.
- Upon completion of all nursing interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate area of the patient record in accordance to organization policy.
- Reports changes in patient condition or pertinent observations to the appropriate physician and/or other member of the healthcare team.
- Administers medications to and performs treatments on assigned patients.
- Actively participates in patient/family education and the discharge planning process.
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc.
- Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Participates in orientation of new personnel.
- Demonstrates ability to function in a Charge Nurse role when assigned, including providing leadership and support to staff, serving as a resource, assessing resource needs, providing feedback to manager as needed and collaborating with others to address service area and health system needs.
- Assist with and/or initiates emergency measures appropriately.
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
- Assist with proper room assignment of patient’s being admitted or transferred to the area assigned.
- Accepts accountability for own actions.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends at 75% of unit staff meetings.
- Attends all mandatory in-service classes.
- Completes all annual required educational competencies.
- Maintains current CPR, ACLS and TNCC certification.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required):
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- ACLS, PALS, TNCC and ENPC certification or certification within one year of hire.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of Emergency medicine experience.
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