RN Home Health | PRN Status

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join its Home Health team in Kalispell, Montana. The position provides primary care to patients in their homes, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care. Nurses may travel throughout the Flathead Valley and part of Lake County, and must have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving in winter weather. The role involves developing and coordinating individualized nursing care, implementing provider orders, assessing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, documenting patient encounters, providing education to patients and families, and coordinating interventions. The schedule is PRN, consisting of 8-hour day shifts; weekend shifts may be included. There is no on-call requirement. Logan Health notes increased base pay, a 12% PRN differential, additional weekend differential pay, mileage reimbursement, discounted fitness center membership, and a matching 401(k) with an employer match.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
Reliable transportation and comfort driving in winter weather.
Driving record for the previous 36 months must not include major offenses, such as DUI, a felony involving a motor vehicle, a suspended license, or three or more speeding tickets or other moving violations.
Personal vehicles used for Logan Health business must meet state-law minimum liability coverage limits.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and professional nursing practice principles to administer and evaluate patient care.
RQI Provider (BLS) required within 7 days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever occurs first.
Understanding of confidentiality laws governing the provider-patient relationship, including HIPAA.
Knowledge of medical-office equipment, supplies, and instruments; routine clinical laboratory methods; and universal blood and body fluid precautions.
Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, protocols for storing hazardous substances and materials, managed-care restrictions, and profession-specific forms.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-direction, critical thinking, prioritization, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with varied audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Knowledge of patient behavior and needs.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
At least two years of experience in a similar position in a medical setting, such as a physician office, clinic, or hospital, preferred.
Experience in the assigned area or areas preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process.
Maintain nursing standards of care and respond to changing workloads and patient conditions by assessing objectively, prioritizing, staying calm, and seeking assistance when appropriate.
Accurately and efficiently transcribe and implement verbal and written provider orders and treatments.
Problem-solve issues affecting patient care.
Follow applicable infection-control procedures.
Identify, evaluate, and report changes in patients’ physical and mental conditions.
Document patient encounters according to organizational standards and demonstrate the nursing process in documentation.
Provide patients and families with instruction and education about health and medical needs.
Assess and anticipate patient needs and coordinate interventions according to policy, procedure, and provider orders.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.