Rn, Community Health Nurse (full-time)

Job Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of patients. The Clinic RN utilizes the nursing process by using technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Clinic RNs are pivotal members of the care delivery team headed by the physician and have specialized knowledge, skills and ability pertinent to ambulatory care patient needs. Scope of Performance Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required. Current/valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required. One (1) year related experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting is required. Preferred Qualifications RN experience preferred. IBCLC certification preferred and/or Wound care certification preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Additional Information Assist with provider results. Support lactation consultations. Provide wound care services. Physical Demands and Hazard Statement Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. 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. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including 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). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Shift Details Full time (40 budgeted hours). The caregiver will be scheduled for either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week. Location Miles City, Montana – This position supports both the Holy Rosary OB/GYN Clinics and the Holy Rosary General Surgery Clinic. Salary $29.91 - $45.33 per hour. Benefits Benefits Eligible: Yes. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr