Seasonal OR RN

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana required.

• BSN degree preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar position within a medical setting (e.g., physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred. Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.

• Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.

• RQI Provider (BLS) required within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever occurs first.

• Understanding the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.

• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office, simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions.

• Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restrictions imposed by various manage care carriers, various forms inherent to profession.

• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.

• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Additional requirements per assigned areas

Obstetrics (OB)

• ACLS and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer

• STABLE and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

• STABLE must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Pediatrics (PEDS) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

• APHON must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Emergency Department

• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

• TNCC and ENPC must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Alert

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in both the ICU and ED.

• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

• NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

• TNCC or ATLS audit must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

• STABLE must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

• Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring or equivalent must be obtained within one (1) year of hire/transfer.

• TPATC must be obtained within two (2) years of hire/transfer.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• ACLS and NIHSS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

• NIHSS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Endoscopy

• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Job Specific

Duties

• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients using the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).

• Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.

• Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation. Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.

• Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).

• Identifies, verbally evaluates, and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.

• Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards, while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.

• Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

Criminal background check

Reference checks

Drug Screening

Health and Immunizations Screening

Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.