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Logan Health

Six-hospital health system, clinics, air ambulance

RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeConrad, MT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from a registered-nurse program at an accredited school of nursing is required.
  • A current Montana registered-nurse license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana is required.
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and professional nursing practice principles is required to administer and evaluate patient care.
  • Healthcare Provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or Basic Life Support certification is required as dictated by the service area.
  • For PRN employees, Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the provider-patient relationship, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, is required.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations and protocols for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items is required.
  • Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, initiative, prioritization, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, are required.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy are required.
  • Knowledge of patient behavior and needs is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other software are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care to patients in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical-care evaluation.
  • Provide physical and psychological support to patients, families, and friends.
  • Oversee assigned team members, as applicable.
  • Cross-train in other nursing areas, including acute care, the emergency department, the operating room, and outpatient areas.
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process as appropriate for registered nurses and the assigned practice area.
  • Provide direct patient care using established procedures, policies, and registered-nurse standards of care, including nursing treatments and clinical services within the scope of practice.
  • Maintain standards of nursing care and respond to changing workloads and patient conditions by making objective assessments, prioritizing, remaining calm, and requesting assistance when appropriate.
  • Complete patient assessments and reassessments according to unit specifications and standards of practice.
  • Transcribe and implement provider verbal and written orders and treatments.
  • Complete chart reviews and observation accurately and efficiently and document patient care in the electronic health record according to unit and organizational requirements.
  • Comply with infection-control and safety policies and procedures, dispose of biohazardous materials according to department protocol, and perform environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance.
  • Identify, evaluate verbally, and report changes in patients’ physical and mental conditions according to department protocol.
  • Adhere to the professional nursing code and maintain current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
  • Participate in and complete continuing education consistent with the level and area of practice, including chest-tube, monitor/defibrillator, hemodynamic, central-line, and wound-vac competencies or education.
  • Provide patients and families with individual instruction and education concerning health and medical needs according to department protocol and the assigned practice area.
  • Assess and anticipate patient needs, resolve issues, and coordinate interventions according to policy, procedure, and provider orders.
  • Precept and/or assist with orienting new personnel.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience in a similar medical-setting position is preferred, including acute care, clinic, or hospital experience.
  • Experience in the assigned practice area is preferred.
  • Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in an acute-care area; routine clinical laboratory methods; and universal blood and body-fluid precautions is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations, protocols for storing hazardous materials, managed-care carrier restrictions, and profession-specific forms is preferred.
  • For PRN employees, certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Stable, and Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course is preferred.

About the Company

Logan Health

Six-hospital health system, clinics, air ambulance

Logan Health provides comprehensive medical care across a regional health system that includes six hospitals, more than 50 provider clinics, and other services. It operates and coordinates a network of hospitals and clinics to deliver medical treatment, preventive care, and specialty services to residents across 13 counties in a large service area. A key component is its rural air ambulance program, A.L.E.R.T., which helps transport patients quickly to needed care across the region.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kalispell, MT
Founded
1910

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