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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)American Heart Association BLSAmerican Heart Association ACLS within 4 months of hireNational Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months of hireAmerican Heart Association PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification within 1 year of hire Trauma Nursing Care Coordinator certification within 6 months of hireCompetence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursingPreferred: Bachelor’s Degree in NursingPreferred: Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certificationPreferred: 1 year emergency nursing or critical care experience

Essential Job Functions:

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 careEmploys strategies to promote health and a safe environmentSystematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practiceAttains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practiceEvaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulationsInteracts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleaguesCollaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practiceIntegrates ethical provisions in all areas of practiceIntegrates research findings into practice                                                Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the professionStroke Competency:Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper acute and acute strokeParticipates in four hours annually of stoke education6 hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually (State Trauma Program requirement)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesAbility to work in a busy and stressful environmentCreativity, problem analysis and decision makingAbility to work varied shiftsExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialitySelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversightStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

78046040 Emergency Department (BSMC)