Registered Nurse Ortho Med Trauma

Intermountain Health

2d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. This role is on the Ortho Med Trauma unit, a 45-bed medical-surgical unit caring for varied medical and surgical patients, including patients undergoing orthopedic, general, bladder, laparoscopic, and plastic surgery. The unit uses a team nursing model and offers a fast-paced, collaborative learning environment. A variety of patient mobility lifts are used, including ceiling lifts, a bariatric lift, and sit-to-stand lifts.

The position is full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and variable shifts; the posting also specifies night shift. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are available. The role is based at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire, or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
• An RN with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN within four years of hire unless covered by a stated experience exception or employment exemption. The posting describes exceptions for RNs with at least 15 years of proven continuous RN experience in acute care and for specified employees and facilities.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues accurately, including during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to operate delicate equipment, prepare medications, and use computers for documentation and information access.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items, including heavy items; transfer patients; bend; walk; and assist with patient mobility.
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods and remain sitting or standing for long periods while performing work.
• Ability to see and read patient information, labels, monitors, equipment, computer monitors, and documents.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and reach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, recognize, and address patients’ psychological and physical needs.
• Foster quality care while considering the best interests of patients and their families.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with patients, families, visitors, and care providers.
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.
• Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs.
• Participate in clinical team conferences.
• Follow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members.
• Transfer and assist with transporting or ambulating patients; obtain and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Document patient care and access needed information using computers and other equipment.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible; comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support caregivers’ well-being.
• Shift differentials available for evenings, nights, and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree