Weekend NICU Nurse

Position Details:

Job Title: RN- NICU

Location: Bozeman, MT

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Variable Shift- Possible Weekends and Possible Holidays

Shift Details: 36 hours

Type: Local Contract but travelers are welcome to apply!
Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.
Minimum Qualifications:

Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)

American Heart Association BLS

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider

STABLE certification

One year of NICU, Labor & Delivery, ED, or Intensive Care nursing experience

Essential Job Functions:

Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation (Assessment)

Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)

Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation

Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)

Implements the identified plan of care

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice

Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues

Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice

Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

Integrates research findings into practice

Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment

Creativity, problem analysis and decision making

Ability to work varied shifts

Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality

Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight

Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Stroke Competency:
Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke

Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire

Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education