Night Shift LTC RN - Caring for Adults & Geriatrics in MT

Logan Health; Montana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health is seeking a Long Term Care Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments on admission, care plan implementation, and coordination with care teams.

The RN will document care, obtain consent, monitor medications, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff. Shifts are Night Shift - Variable Hours in the United States; schedules include 8- to 12-hour shifts with

Qualifications

• Graduate of RN program from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
• Current BLS required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of the patient on admission in accordance with hospital policies and unit standards; continually assess and reassess each patient, identifying problems, implementing interventions and evaluating response.
• Obtain appropriate authorizations and consents for treatments; maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient dignity at all times.
• Adheres to policies for administration and documentation of medications; reassessment and documentation of patient response on nursing notes.
• Documents patient assessment and treatments into computerized documentation system as required by law.
• Communicates with patient and/or medical advocate accurate and timely information on course of treatment, resources, or other medical information.
• Must communicate clearly with nurses, physicians, administration and the public.
• Performs blood pressure checks, inhalation therapy, catheterization, dressing changes, and other procedures within nursing scope; informs provider of status changes.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies; disposes of biohazard materials; performs daily/weekly environmental cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains supplies for patient care areas, including ordering and stocking.
• Precepts/assists with orientation of new personnel.
• Comply with Federal and State regulations pertaining to the position and scope of practice.

Education

RN program graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in MT

Current BLS

Job description

Logan Health is seeking a Long Term Care Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments on admission, care plan implementation, and coordination with care teams.

The RN will document care, obtain consent, monitor medications, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff. Shifts are Night Shift - Variable Hours in the United States; schedules include 8- to 12-hour shifts with