REGISTERED NURSE (Night Positions)

Madison Valley Medical Center; Montana; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Valley Medical Center in Montana is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with the medical staff. You will perform focused assessments, develop and implement care plans, and document in the EMR.

Requires Montana RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 6 months, TNCC/ENPC within one year; MVMC promotes safety, ongoing education, and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Montana RN License (Associate/Bachelor in Nursing) required or equivalent.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS must be completed within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC and ENPC within one year, depending on course availability.
• Annual KnowBe4 trainings and N-95 mask fitting.
• Basic PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs focused assessments to provide effective patient care.
• Organizes and executes individualized teaching plans for patients and families.
• Develops and evaluates the patient plan of care and adapts as needed.
• Maintains EMR documentation and paperwork; ensures compliance with policies.
• Attends department meetings and trainings; participates in on-call duties.
• Advocates for patients and supports safe, high-quality care.
• Maintains professional conduct and participates in education opportunities.
• Adheres to MVMC policies and nursing processes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

EMR documentation

Communication

Nursing process

Education

Montana RN License

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

BLS

ACLS & PALS within 6 months

TNCC & ENPC within 1 year

Tools

EMR system

PC skills

Job description

Description

Madison Valley Medical Center (MVMC) is an equal opportunity employer. MVMC shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is intended to reflect core areas of responsibility and an incumbent employees’ knowledge and skill set needed to complete those functions. This document is not intended to catalog each individual duty; employees are routinely called upon to address emerging employer requirements in alignment with individual work units and assignments of jobs. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer change.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, continuous, coordinated, and individualized nursing care to all Madison Valley Medical Center patients. Must work collaboratively with all other ancillary medical departments and medical staff for the purpose of providing patient-centered care. Employee performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and values of MVMC.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently and completely performs a focused assessment to provide the most effective patient care.
• Accurately assesses the patient's/family readiness to learn, organizes and executes an individualized patient teaching plan and evaluates the patient's understanding.
• Independently develops, implements, and evaluates the patient plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts the plan as needed.
• Complete and maintain paperwork, both computerized and paper, pertinent logs, and all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) for completed documentation.
• Perform other nursing and related hospital duties as necessary and requested.
• Attends appropriate departmental meetings and seminars/training as designated.
• Appropriate attendance for shifts and on-call responsibilities.
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Clear understanding of MVMC policy and procedures.
• Clear understanding and utilization of the Nursing Process.
• Utilizes the computer correctly for basic functions (i.e., Time and Attendance, Email, Internet, EMR).
• Acts as an advocate for the patient, including family/patient teaching.
• Maintains an adequate skill level in providing safe and quality care to our patients.
• Seeks out education opportunities independently.
• Adheres to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.
• Seeks constructive approaches to the resolution of workplace issues.
• Responds positively to change, showing a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients and staff by following established procedures and protocols as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, License/Registration, Experience, Knowledge and Abilities

• Montana RN License minimally requires an Associate Degree/or Diploma in Nursing Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• BLS (required upon hire)
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
• TNCC and ENPC within one year of hire, depending on course availability
• Annual KnowBe4 Trainings and annual N-95 Mask Fitting
• Basic working knowledge of PC skills required

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Two years’ experience Medical/Surgical.
• One year experience ER.

Non-Essential Functions: Attend workshops, seminars, and educational sessions to keep updated on changes in assigned area(s) of responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The demands and conditions described here are representative of those the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job (see special accommodation statement).

Extensive standing and walking with occasional reaching stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull at least 50 pounds. Very good close vision and the ability to identify and distinguish color. Some risk of radiation exposure. Some risk of electrical shock. Work is in a clean hospital environment. Noise level is quiet to moderate. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive movements.

OSHA CATEGORY CLASSIFICATION

Category classifications have been developed to assist employees in determining their risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. These categories are:

Category I Employee will have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of their routine jobs.

Category II Employee may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of their routine jobs.

Category III Employee will not have exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of their routine job.