REGISTERED NURSE (Night Positions)

Position purpose

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, continuous, coordinated, and individualized nursing care to all Madison Valley Medical Center patients. Must work collaboratively with all other ancillary medical departments and medical staff for the purpose of providing patient-centered care. Employee performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and values of MVMC.

General responsibilities

Independently and completely performs a focused assessment to provide the most effective patient care. Accurately assesses the patient's/family readiness to learn, organizes and executes an individualized patient teaching plan and evaluates the patient's understanding. Independently develops, implements, and evaluates the patient plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts the plan as needed.

Complete and maintain paperwork, both computerized and paper, pertinent logs, and all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) for completed documentation. Perform other nursing and related hospital duties as necessary and requested. Attends appropriate departmental meetings and seminars/training as designated.

Appropriate attendance for shifts and on-call responsibilities. Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing. Clear understanding of MVMC policy and procedures.

Clear understanding and utilization of the Nursing Process. Utilizes the computer correctly for basic functions (i.e., Time and Attendance, Email, Internet, EMR). Acts as an advocate for the patient, including family/patient teaching.

Maintains an adequate skill level in providing safe and quality care to our patients. Seeks out education opportunities independently. Adheres to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Seeks constructive approaches to the resolution of workplace issues. Responds positively to change, showing a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients and staff by following established procedures and protocols as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, License/Registration, Experience, Knowledge and Abilities

Montana RN License minimally requires an Associate Degree/or Diploma in Nursing Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing BLS (required upon hire) ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire TNCC and ENPC within one year of hire, depending on course availability Annual KnowBe4 Trainings and annual N-95 Mask Fitting Basic working knowledge of PC skills required

Preferred requirements

Two years’ experience Medical/Surgical. One year experience ER.

Non-

Essential Functions

Attend workshops, seminars, and educational sessions to keep updated on changes in assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Osha category classification

Category classifications have been developed to assist employees in determining their risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. These categories are:

Category I Employee will have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of their routine jobs.

Category II Employee may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of their routine jobs.

Category III Employee will not have exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of their routine job.