Registered Nurse - Kalispell, MT

Registered Nurse (RN): The Retreat

The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team to facilitate quality care, guided by guests' individualized care plans, Facility policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines.

Expectations of Excellence

• Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living.
• Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those Immanuel Living serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
• Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.
• Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.
• Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule. Manage use of work time wisely.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One (1) year experience as a nurse.
• Be familiar with or be willing to learn about State and Federal guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Maintain a current comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law

• Current licensure as an RN in the State of Montana
• Current CPR certification; up-to-date knowledge of First Aid
• Completion of 24 continuing education credits in 2-year period of licensure, as required by the State of Montana

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment and handles and dispenses prescribed medication.
• The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures.
• Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Specific Duties

• Follow physicians' orders, treatments, and guest care plan approaches.
• Carry out duties assigned by Charge Nurse.
• Accurately assess guests' conditions, document the same in guests' medical record (eg. treatment, vital signs, I & O, behaviors), and communicate changes and other pertinent information to physicians, guest family members or designee(s), and members of the team when necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Complete medical and behavioral observations as required.
• Work and coordinate with all team members to meet resident's needs. Assist nursing and other staff assisting guests, as needed.
• Perform Universal Worker tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, meal duties, maintenance tasks, and resident recreation if needed.
• Work independently, while prioritizing duties and responsibilities, taking on additional assignments, maintaining accuracy and timeliness with documentation, and demonstrating the ability to problem solve.
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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