Aggregate Registered Nurse 2

State of Montana • Columbia Falls, MT

87d

About The Position

The Montana Veterans’ Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living. Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis. This position provides nursing care to ensure veterans are safe and healthy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Montana RN License.
• Two years experience as an RN.
• General knowledge of current professional standards and Montana nursing statutes and rules.
• Knowledge of nursing, treatment planning, and medications.
• General knowledge of geriatric resident care.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Skills with diagnostic instruments such as glucometer, oxygen equipment, electrocardiography.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and comply with protected health information.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for residents.
• Administering prescribed medications and treatments.
• Providing guidance and assistance to LPNs and CNAs as necessary.
• Completing residents' assessments as needed.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers to assess, initiate, implement, or evaluate resident care plans.
• Monitoring, documenting, and reporting symptoms or changes in residents' health and well-being.
• Responding to emergencies by contacting appropriate staff and initiating proper intervention.
• Providing individual counseling, and educating residents and family members about healthcare needs.
• Establishing a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends.
• Assuring quality of care by adhering to professional standards and participating with the quality assurance program.
• Protecting residents and employees by adhering to infection control and safety standards.
• Orienting new residents and nursing staff.
• Submitting requests for supplies or equipment.
• Coordinating staffing coverage to ensure residents' needs are met.
• Providing immediate intervention with inadequate staff performance and referring information to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees