Registered Nurse - Float Pool (Nightshift, 0.9 FTE)

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Montana is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves implementing and evaluating patient care plans while collaborating with a healthcare team. Candidates must have a Montana RN license and BLS certification, with preferred certifications in Med/Surg or Geriatric Nursing. An understanding of orthopedic and spine care is essential. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current Montana License as a Registered Nurse required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification in Med/Surg and/or Geriatric Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the nursing process and provides holistic care.
• Direct patient care in collaboration with Unit Director, Manager, and Charge Nurse.
• Performs assessments and timely documentation per policy.

Skills

Cognitive maturity

Emotional maturity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of professional school of nursing

Continuing education relevant to orthopedic and spine care

Specialty-specific education for orthopedic and spine patients

Job description

Shift

Nights, 12 hrs (0.9 FTE)

Job Summary

This position demonstrates knowledge of the nursing process as a standard, incorporating elements of holistic family-centered care through the collection, verification and organization of data about a patient’s health status, planning for care, implementation of the plan and evaluation. Provides direct patient care in the clinical setting under the direction of the Unit Director and Manager, and the Charge Nurse. Performs detailed and accurate assessments of patients and completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to hospital policy and regulatory requirements. Works well with other departments, peers, co-workers, and physicians in a teamwork environment.

Knowledge/Experience

Sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to accept responsibility as a Float staff/Patient Care Services RN (job specific).

Education

Graduate of professional school of nursing required. Nurses involved in the care of orthopedic and spine patients must adhere to defined educational and competency requirements in compliance with DNV Orthopedic and Spine certification. Nurses providing care to orthopedic and spine patients must complete specialty-specific education and validate competency annually. Nurses are expected to participate in continuing education activities relevant to orthopedic and spine care, including updates on clinical guidelines, emerging technologies, and best practices. Educational areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology
• ERAS
• Pain management strategies
• Mobility and safety
• Prevention of complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), infection, and pressure injuries
• Glucose management
• Compartment syndrome

License/Certification/Registry

Current Montana License as a Registered Nurse required. BLS certification required. Certification in Med/Surg and/or Geriatric Nursing preferred.

Aptitudes

Demonstrated ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Demonstrated positive interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Demonstrated ability to receive feedback and ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling, equipment and department assignments.