• Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.

• BSN degree preferred.

• Current HCP CPR certification required.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience preferred.

• Current ACLS and PALS certification may be required in certain departments and successfully obtained within six (6) months of hire.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Performs patient assessment. Utilizes all available sources of information and incorporates the patient’s perception of illness. 

• Develops an individualized plan of care for each patient and updates the plan throughout the visit as appropriate.

• Consistently identifies safety issues concerning the patient and staff during visit.  

• Independently reviews medication lists and provides ongoing medication or treatment education at the directive of physician or advanced practice provider.

• Coordinates with healthcare team to provide continuity of care.

• Participates in the development and delivery of education and competency validation of clinical staff.

• Utilizes department Standard of Care and individualizes care provided on an on-going basis per department standards.

• Administers medications per provider order.

• Demonstrates a commitment to professionalism while undertaking and completing all department competencies. 

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.