RN Home Health | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join its Home Health team in Kalispell, Montana. The role provides primary care to patients in their homes, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care. The position may cover the Flathead Valley and part of Lake County and requires reliable transportation and comfort driving in winter weather. Mileage is reimbursed; the position has no on-call requirement. The schedule is PRN, with 8-hour day shifts and possible weekend shifts. Schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs. The nurse develops and coordinates individualized care, implements provider orders and treatments, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, documents patient encounters, educates patients and families, and coordinates necessary interventions. The nurse is expected to maintain professional nursing and infection-control standards, respond calmly to changing workloads and patient conditions, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Logan Health describes its mission as providing quality, compassionate care for all, and its vision as reimagining health care through connection, service, and innovation. Its core values are Be Kind, Trust and Be Trusted, Work Together, and Strive for Excellence. The organization emphasizes clinical excellence, professional development, shared governance, and Planetree Person-Centered Care. Employment offers are contingent on pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical-demand screening. Logan Health is an equal opportunity employer and states that accommodations are available for the application, testing, or interview process.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
Reliable transportation and ability to drive in winter weather.
Driving record for the previous 36 months must not include major driving offenses, such as DUI, a felony involving a motor vehicle, a suspended license, or three or more speeding tickets or other moving violations.
Personal vehicle used for Logan Health business must meet state-law minimum liability coverage limits.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification 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 items, managed-care restrictions, and profession-related forms.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, critical-thinking skills, and ability to set priorities and work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and 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

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

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process as applicable to the assigned area.
Maintain nursing standards of care and respond to changing workloads and patient conditions by making objective assessments, prioritizing, remaining calm, and seeking assistance as appropriate.
Accurately and efficiently transcribe and implement verbal and written provider orders and treatments.
Problem-solve issues affecting patient care.
Follow infection-control procedures applicable to the assigned area.
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 concerning health and medical needs.
Assess and anticipate patient needs and coordinate necessary interventions according to policy, procedure, and provider orders.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.