RN | ED, Acute & Long Term Care | Chester, Montana

Logan Health•Chester, MT

28d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, the RN provides primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation. The role provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families and friends, and oversees assigned team members as applicable. This position works across nursing areas and must cross-train in areas that may include Acute Care, the Emergency Department, the Operating Room, and Outpatient services. The RN develops, implements, and coordinates individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process as appropriate to the role and assigned areas. The RN provides direct patient care, completes assessments and reassessments, implements provider orders and treatments, documents care in the electronic health record, and responds to changes in patient workload and condition. The position also supports patient and family education, infection control and safety practices, ongoing competency and continuing education, and orientation of new personnel. The position is based in Chester, Montana, with night-shift variable hours and variable 12-hour shifts that support leadership responsibilities and ongoing bedside nursing. Offers are contingent on pre-employment criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical-demand screenings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing practice in Montana.
Healthcare Provider CPR and/or BLS certification, as required by the service area.
Status employees must obtain NRP, PALS, and ACLS within 12 months of hire, and TNCC or ENPC and Stable within 18 months of hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending on the assigned area.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
Understanding of confidentiality laws governing the provider-patient relationship, including HIPAA guidelines.
Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail; initiative; critical-thinking and prioritization skills; and ability to work independently and as part of a team while 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

BSN degree.
At least one year of experience in a similar position in a medical setting, such as acute care, a clinic, or another hospital setting.
Experience in the assigned area or areas.
Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in an acute care area; routine clinical laboratory methods; and universal blood and body fluid precautions.
Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, protocols for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items, restrictions imposed by managed care carriers, and forms associated with the profession.

Responsibilities

Cross-train in other nursing areas, including areas such as Acute Care, the Emergency Department, the Operating Room, and Outpatient services.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process as applicable to the RN role and assigned areas.
Provide direct patient care using established procedures, policies, and RN standards of care; perform unit-specific competencies, nursing treatments, and clinical services within the scope of practice.
Maintain standards of care and respond to changing workloads and patient conditions by making objective assessments, prioritizing, remaining calm, and asking for assistance when appropriate.
Complete patient assessments and reassessments according to unit specifications and standards of practice.
Transcribe and implement provider verbal and written orders and treatments; complete chart reviews and observations, and document patient care promptly and accurately in the electronic health record.
Follow infection control and safety policies, dispose of biohazardous materials according to protocol, and perform environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance according to department procedures.
Identify, evaluate, and report changes in patients’ physical and mental conditions according to department protocol.
Adhere to professional nursing standards, maintain current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, and participate in continuing education and applicable competencies.
Provide patients and families with instruction and education concerning health and medical needs, as applicable to the assigned area.
Assess and anticipate patient needs, solve problems, and coordinate interventions according to policies, procedures, and provider orders.
Precept and/or assist with orientation of new personnel.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.