Registered Nurse - Kalispell, MT

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Kalispell, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team to facilitate quality care, guided by guests’ individualized care plans, Facility policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines. This role involves serving as a Registered Nurse (RN) at The Retreat, within the Nursing Services department, reporting to the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
One (1) year experience as a nurse.
Be familiar with or be willing to learn about State and Federal guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Maintain a current comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Current licensure as an RN in the State of Montana
Current CPR certification; up-to-date knowledge of First Aid
Completion of 24 continuing education credits in 2-year period of licensure, as required by the State of Montana
The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment and handles and dispenses prescribed medication.
The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures.
Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders, treatments, and guest care plan approaches.
Carry out duties assigned by Charge Nurse.
Accurately assess guests’ conditions, document the same in guests’ medical record (eg. treatment, vital signs, I & O, behaviors), and communicate changes and other pertinent information to physicians, guest family members or designee(s), and members of the team when necessary.
Administer medications and treatments.
Complete medical and behavioral observations as required.
Work and coordinate with all team members to meet resident’s needs.
Assist nursing and other staff assisting guests, as needed.
Perform Universal Worker tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, meal duties, maintenance tasks, and resident recreation if needed.
Work independently, while prioritizing duties and responsibilities, taking on additional assignments, maintaining accuracy and timeliness with documentation, and demonstrating the ability to problem solve.
Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from others.
Perform other duties as assigned.