Registered Nurse

Job Description Summary:

Qualities of a Critical Access Hospital Nurse: Independent but team-oriented, calm, adaptable.

Common Diagnoses & Skill Sets / Procedures:
We commonly treat chest pain, stroke, sports/fall/agricultural injuries, common illnesses. Assessment skills, IV, EKG, medication administration.

A Day in the Life of Our Hospital:
Our days are variable. As in any hospital, some days are busier than others. There are always things to do. Interaction with medical providers occurs throughout the day. Our unit is known for providing high quality care while treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Chester - Critical Access Hospital:
• 25 beds. 21 beds dedicated to LTC, 4 acute care beds, 2 bay ER. We also have observation and outpatient treatment rooms.

We also have the reputation of being "the cleanest facility some have ever seen!"

This position, in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provides primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation. Provides physical and psychological support to patients, families and friends, while overseeing assigned team members, as applicable.

**This position comes with a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

Qualifications:

• Graduate of RN program from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. 
• BSN degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, acute care, med-surg, or ER) preferred.
• Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.  
• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required as dictated by each service area.

• Certifications as applicable to assignment:
  • Status employees: NRP, PALS, ACLS within twelve (12) months of hire required. TNCC or ENPC and Stable within eighteen (18) months of hire required.
  • PRN employees: BLS required, NRP, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, Stable and ENPC preferred.
  • Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in an acute care area; simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restriction imposed by various managed care carriers, various forms inherent to profession preferred.
• 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.
• 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 considerable knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• This position is required to cross-train in other nursing areas, to include, but may not be limited to; Acute Care, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Outpatient, etc.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s and as applicable to the assigned area(s).
• Competently provides direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and RN standards of care. Performs unit-specific competencies to include the performance of nursing treatments and provision of clinical services, within the scope of practice.
• Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by:  remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate. 
• Completes patient assessments and reassessments according to the unit specifications and standards of practice.
• Transcribes and implements provider verbal and written orders and treatments. Accurately and efficiently notes c