Registered Nurse Med Surg Peds Temp PRN

Intermountain Health • Butte-Silver Bow, MT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

St James Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses to fill temporary staffing needs. The Fifth floor is a 26-bed surgical floor that provides great care to orthopedic, urology and general surgery patients. 5th floor also provides exceptional care to pediatric patients. The most commonly admitted diagnoses for pediatric patients are respiratory distress, dehydration, pneumonia, sepsis, and fractures. As a nurse on 5th floor, you will care for patients ranging from infancy to geriatric. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Two (2) years of recent RN experience in an acute care setting
• BSN Degree from an accredited program required within 4 years unless 15 years of acute care service. Failure to obtain a BSN degree within this time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment.
• Nurses employed by the Hospital on or before September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN, will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a BSN.
• Any nurse hired by the hospital from September 2, 2014 through April 15, 2019 will have 5 years / 60 months from date of hire to obtain a BSN.
• Any nurse who takes legally protected leave during any of the completion periods may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.
• BLS Certification upon hire.
• PALS certification required within 9 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• National Certification in area of practice
• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess, recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs
• Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind
• Communicate compassionately and effectively
• 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

Benefits

• Travel stipend available when applicable
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree