RN- Surgical Floor Inpatient (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Schedule

Full time, 0.9 FTE day shift with weekend and holiday requirements. Must be available all day, Monday–Friday, during a one-week pre-training period for hospital onboarding. The role may involve extended hours (eight or more hours daily), flexible scheduling beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, and on-call availability.

Position Summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Completes all required department-specific education annually
• Completes two hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually
• Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper-acute and acute stroke
• Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire
• Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Requirements

• Active Montana Registered Nurse license
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Competence in and willingness to practice modified primary nursing
• On-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Sound judgement and professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis, and decision-making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Tact, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality
• Self-directed with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Effective communication, both in person and through technology
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and work effectively with upset patients or families
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed

Physical Requirements

• Support 50 pounds of weight (assist with bedside needs, etc.)
• Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.)
• Carry equipment and supplies
• Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain a patient, etc.)
• Extended periods of sitting, walking, or standing (eight or more hours daily)

Exposures

• Bloodborne pathogens (blood, bodily fluids, or tissues)
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
• Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings
• Cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances
• Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions

This position is represented by the Montana Nurses Association.