RN | Emergency Department Whitefish | PRN status

The RN provides independent professional nursing care to patients with complex problems in one or more clinical areas as defined by the Montana Board of Nursing.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

(Marginal Functions = MF     Essential Functions = EF)

• Applies the clinical discipline of professional nursing through the nursing process.
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.  (EF)
  • Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.  (EF)
  • The nurse interacts effectively with physicians as an advocate of patient care.  (EF)
  • The nurse sets priorities for nursing care based on the care plan and delivers care in a timely manner.  (EF)
  • The nurse collaborates with the clinical nursing staff and other clinical disciplines to evaluate the patient's response to the care plan and nursing intervention.  (EF)
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions appropriately to ensure continuity of post- hospitalized care.  (EF)
  • Effectively demonstrates the ability to delegate appropriately as guided by policy and Montana Board of Nursing.  (EF)
  • Participates in patient care conferences as appropriate.  (EF)
  • Demonstrates the ability to use Critical Thinking skills within the nursing profession.  (EF)
  • Provides input in the formulation of policies and procedures.  (MF)
  • Participates in the Quality Improvement process on voluntary basis as requested.  (MF)
  • Precepts and Mentors new staff/students.  (MF)
• The professional nurse demonstrates ability to perform technical tasks and procedures safely and accurately.
  • The RN successfully completed the performance standards inclusive of the yearly competencies for the primary area.  (EF)
  • Completes patient hand-off in accordance with facility standards P:\Nursing\General Nursing\Patient Handoff Process.docx.  (EF)
  • Demonstrates competence with the Automated Medication dispensing system.  (EF)
  • Follows all National and facility standards for safe medication administration  and security using resources available and critical thinking skills.  (EF)
  • Assists physicians with quality projects.  (MF)
  • Effectively assists in the orientation of new employees when requested.  (MF)
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.  (EF)
• Completes appropriate documentation.
  • Documents patient charges for area worked.  (EF)
  • Receives and initiates physician's orders correctly.  (EF)
  • Obtains patients consents and refusals.  (EF)
  • Completes and updates patient medication history on admission and as needed.  (EF)
  • Completes incident reports and medication error vigilance by following through with reporting process.  (EF)
  • Documentation and care plans will be thorough, and completed within an appropriate time frame in relation to care given.  P:\Nursing\General Nursing\Nursing Documentation Guidelines.doc.  (EF)
  • Conducts chart audits to facilitate quality improvement.  (MF)
  • Assists providers and other staff with computer documentation proficiency.  (MF)
• Maintains effective communications.
  • Promotes positive work climate.  (EF)
  • Communicates with providers and other care team members in SBAR format.  (EF)
  • Accurately conveys messages to the appropriate person.  (EF)
  • Participates in patient teaching appropriate to clinical area.  (EF)
  • Conveys appropriate information to the Discharge Planner or Patient Care coordinator.  (EF)
  • Strives to problem solve conflicts by using proper communication channels and chain of command.  (EF)
  • Returns phone calls for staffing needs in a timely manner.  (EF)
  • Demonstrates the use of closed loop communication on regular basis.  (EF)
• Provides for optimal patient safet