RN Critical Access Hospital in Montana

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to supervise the day to day nursing activities of the facility while on duty. Such supervision must be accordance with Long Term Care and CAH Federal, State, and local standards, for the policies and procedures of the facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Service, to ensure that the highest level of quality patient care is obtained and maintained at all times.

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Is subject to sitting, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the day. Is subject to infectious diseases, waste, odors, etc. Is subject to hostile, emotionally upset patients, family, visitors and personnel.

Is willing to work beyond the normal working hours, holidays and weekends.

May be required to be place on an “on call” status during periods of low census as directed by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing Service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must have a current Montana License as a Registered Nurse or a current compact license from a qualifying state.

Must be in good physical and mental health to maintain a good working level for extended periods of time.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language in a concise manner.

Must be able to see and hear or be willing to use prosthetic devices to enable you to fulfill the requirements of your position.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of nursing principles, practices and procedures.

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in order to establish effective working relationships with other disciplines of the Health Team.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professionalism : Engages in conduct reflecting the high standards that professional nurses have set for themselves.

Communicates a positive, professional image of the nursing department and institution by the manner in which he / she communicates, dresses, speaks on the phone and interacts with patients, staff and physicians.

Performs work responsibilities creatively and resourcefully. Identifies strengths and weakness in overall performance and tries to grow in areas of personal weakness.

Arrives at work punctually and regularly. Returns from breaks and meetings promptly.

Maintains proficiency in nursing care by attending continuing education classes and all mandatory in-service programs made available.

Assures confidentiality of patients, physicians and staff.

Be accountable and responsible for his / her own actions.

May be required to function as a Charge Nurse, Medication Nurse and / or Emergency Room Nurse. Attempts to promote Health Education to Community Members when in contact, and as appropriate.

Delegation and Coordination : Produce desired effect with minimum effort, expense, or waste. Designating and arranging conditions for work in such a way to achieve optimum expectation for delivery of patient care.

Oversees and evaluates the management of patient care given by self and staff members by making frequent nursing rounds to observe the patient’s condition and identify patient care needs.

Assigns shift responsibilities to staff RN’s, LPN’s, and auxiliary nursing personnel based on the needs of the patient and the skill of the staff.

Effectively delegates unit activities during crisis situations.

Facilitates patient discharge, transfers and admissions.

Sets priorities when planning and implementing nursing care.

Communicates pertinent and follow-through information to co-workers who need to know this information for completion of assignments.

Help maintain staff schedule.

Accompanies and assists physicians with rounds, examinations, treatments, minor surgery, and deliveries.

Orients new licensed staff and assists with teaching and monitoring the orientation of nursing assistants.

Performs these and all other duties within the legal limitation as properly authorized, delegated, or assigned.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.