RN - Medical/Surgical (PRN)

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the assigned area/department, including identification of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Works collaboratively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel.

Schedule:

• PRN
• 7p-7a or 7a-7p
• Variable 12-hour Shifts

Compensation:

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• Shift Differentials
• PRN Differential

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient's condition and nursing needs.
2. Identifies goals through the care planning process.
3. Identifies appropriate nursing actions to meet care-planning goals with regards to patient's holistic needs.
4. Exhibits age appropriate competencies: newborn, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
5. Answers call lights promptly.
6. Upon completion of nursing interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate area of the patient record.
7. Reports changes in patient condition or pertinent observations to the appropriate physician and/or other member of the healthcare team.
8. Actively participates in patient/family education and the discharge planning process.
9. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within scope of practice and training.
10. Participates in orientation of new personnel.
11. Assists with and/or initiates emergency measures appropriately.
12. Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
13. Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
14. Accepts accountability for own actions.
15. Attends all mandatory in-service trainings.
16. Maintains current BLS.
17. Obtains and maintains ACLS, PALS certification within one year of hire.
18. Completes all annual required educational competencies.

Qualifications (Required):

1. Current Montana R.N. license
2. Current BLS/CPR certification
3. ACLS, PALS within one year of hire.

Livingston HealthCare