RN- Urgent Care (PT- 0.8 FTE, Day Shift)

divh2Registered Nurse/h2pThe 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./ph3Minimum Qualifications:/h3ulliCurrent Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)/liliAmerican Heart Association BLS/liliCompetence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing/li/ulh3Essential Job Functions:/h3ulliCollects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients health or the situation (Assessment)/liliAnalyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)/liliIdentifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation/liliDevelops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)/liliImplements the identified plan of care/liliEmploys strategies to promote health and a safe environment/liliSystematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice/liliAttains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice/liliEvaluates ones own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations/liliInteracts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues/liliCollaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice/liliIntegrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice/liliIntegrates research findings into practice/liliProvides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession/li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/h3ulliDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times/liliAbility to work in a busy and stressful environment/liliCreativity, problem analysis and decision making/liliAbility to work varied shifts/liliExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality/liliSelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight/liliStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills/li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3ulliLifting, pushing, and pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)/liliExtended hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily./liliFlexible schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts./liliOn-call availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly./liliEffective communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies./liliHandling challenging situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families./liliRepetitive tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities./li/ulh3Exposures/h3ulliTasks include potential exposure to: bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues./liliRadiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed/liliVarious chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances./liliInfectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses/liliEmotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions./li/ulpThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified./p/div