Registered Nurse

Registered NurseWorks under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Director of Resident Care Services, to provide quality professional nursing care to nursing facility residents and supervises assigned nursing staff.Essential Job Function: NursingOversee the care of all residents in assigned areasAssess residents and administer nursing treatmentsWork closely with physicians to determine appropriate careResponds to and leads emergency situationsComplete medical records on residentsPerforms record keeping according to policies developed by St. John's United in accordance with state and federal regulationsParticipate in Care Plan and other family meetingsCoordination of appropriateness of Admissions, Discharges, and/or TransfersProvides assistance to Physicians, other Health Care Providers and visitorsHas daily contact with residents, staff members, resident family members and volunteers in completing their assigned job functionsEssential Job Function: SupervisionSupervise LPNs and CNAs in assigned areasCoach, educate, evaluate and discipline assigned employeesProvides constructive feedback to nursing administration for LPNs and CNAs through performance evaluationsAssist LPNs and CNAs when necessaryEssential Job Function: SafetyObeys safety rules of St. John's UnitedIdentifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazardsAttends mandatory safety in-servicesEssential Job Function: Mission/Customer ServiceSupports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service:Let the Mission be your guideMake eye contact and smileGreet & welcome each and every personSeek out personal contactProvide immediate service-listen & actUse appropriate body language at all timesBe gracious to each & every personEssential Job Function: Employee ResponsibilitiesFollows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.Attends all mandatory in-servicesRequirementsMinimum Requirements: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana. Previous work experience in a health care setting preferred.Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Ability to understand verbal instructions.Physical Demands: Requires heavy physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.Working ConditionsWork involves some exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which requires the ability to follow basic safety precautions.Normal health care environment.Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.