Job Description:

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.

Scope

• Identify and document resident/family learning needs and provide education, based on assessment in collaboration and coordination with resident, family and interdisciplinary team members.

• Coordinate or delegate discharge activities: i.e. complete or validate transfer/discharge documents, instructions related to medications, activity, wound care and follow-up appointments.

• Document resident/family response to education.

• Maintain working knowledge of CMS regulations so that documentation supports and reflects compliance.

• Maintain working knowledge of Medicare skilled and MDS criteria so that documentation supports the need for care as well as reflects resident status.

• Incorporate resident needs and preferences into organized, efficient delivery of care by a team. assigned for daily cares and delegate tasks appropriately.

• Supervise, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of assigned C.N.A. staff.

• Demonstrate knowledge and technical competence in preparation and administrations of medications and IV's per scope of practice and hospital policy.

• Document nursing interventions, residents' response to care, and resident outcomes.

• Set priorities for and reviews daily plan of care, in collaboration with resident/family/significant other and other healthcare disciplines.

• Communicate with physician to ensure coordination of medical and nursing plan of care.

• Communicate compassionately and effectively.

• ASN from an accredited program

• BSN from an accredited program preferred

• Current Montana RN license

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Anticipated job posting close date:

09/26/2024

Location:

Holy Rosary Hospital

Work City:

Miles City

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$33.52 - $50.84

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a 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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.