Registered Nurse / RN (13107)

InGenesis is currently seeking a Registered Nurse / RN to work with our client. In this role, you will provide direct or indirect nursing care. This may include monitoring and assessing the health status of individuals, health care plans, putting interventions in place, and evaluating the outcome. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have! Minimum qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university degree in nursing.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana.
• Long term care experience preferred.

Job duties:

• Completes routine (weekly/monthly) nursing assessments
• Examines/assesses residents in emergencies to determine the extent of injuries by using experienced nursing judgement and completing incident/accident forms.
• Test residents for TB annually to prevent the spread of infection by administering the PPD test and recording results.
• Performs emergency/first aid treatment to injured residents to stabilize the resident and prevent further injury by exercising experienced nursing judgment and following current standard of care procedure and universal precautions.
• Performs routine treatments to residents to improve healing and prevent deterioration to the resident by administering enteral tube feedings, changing dressings, applying ointments, using experienced judgment, following current standard of care procedures and universal precautions.
• Draws blood from residents as ordered by a physician to provide a specimen for laboratory evaluation by using syringes, vials, tourniquets and following universal precautions.
• Performs minor laboratory tests (urine, stool, specific gravity, glucose) to ascertain the resident’s health status by using nursing judgment and following facility policy.
• Administers oxygen and breathing treatments to improve oxygen concentration in the blood, improve breathing by use of breathing apparatus following nursing procedures and facility policy.
• Administers heat treatments to reduce resident pain by assessing the need and following facility policy and procedure utilizing experienced judgement.
• Removes sutures/staples in postoperative residents to promote healing by utilizing experienced judgment and nursing training.
• Administers Medications to residents as ordered by the physician to maintain the health status of the resident by following nursing protocols and facility. Monitors medication effects to detect both negative and positive responses by assessing the resident after medication administration and recording the effects in the medical record. Identifies possible drug allergies and interactions to prevent harmful effects to the resident by withholding medications when appropriate and reporting harmful effects to the physician.
• Procures medications when ordered by the physician outside of normal pharmacy hours to reduce symptoms and treat acute conditions by following facility policy.
• Implements standing physician orders to provide treatment to the resident at the discretion and judgment of the nurse.
• Maintains an accurate count of controlled medications to ensure proper usage by counting narcotics from shift to shift and signing for use following facility policy and procedure.
• Administers IV therapy to treat medical conditions by interpreting orders, using IV equipment inserting IV catheters, hanging solutions, and monitoring results (administering IV therapy must be within LPN guidelines).
• Oversees care provided by resident care aides during shift to ensure residents receive the care as directed by the care plan by observing care provided to the resident, assisting with care as a teaching tool, and reporting significant care deficiencies to the nurse supervisor.
• Directs resident care aides to provide care to residents routinely and in emergent instances to ensure quality care is provided to the resident by communicating orally and in writing changes in care plan or physician orders.
• Obtains and records resident vital signs to maintain an accurate record to assess trends and determine health condition by use of thermometers, scales, blood pressure devices, standard forms and using nursing training and experience.
• Provides a complete shift-to-shift report covering all significant nursing problems and interventions to maintain continuity of care by providing an oral report at shift exchange.
• Provides verbal and written resident information to Minimum Data Set nurses to complete mandatory federal resident assessments by answering questions and directing the MDS nurse to appropriate documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical information to meet Federal and State standards by understanding Federal HIPAA guidelines and following facility policies.
• Notifies physicians of potential medical problems to solicit physician orders and/or transport residents to a higher level of care by assessing residents and reporting information to the physician in a concise professional manner and be prepared to answer physician questions concerning medical problems.

About InGenesis InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries. EEOC Statement InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at InGenesis