Description
**Job Description:**
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.
**PRN 1 = Base Wage + 10% differential. Must work two shifts per 6-week schedule.**
As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to:
Assess, recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs
Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind
Communicate compassionately and effectively
Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines
Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs
Participate in clinical team conferences
Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Required:**
BSN Degree* from an accredited program required within 4 years unless 15 years of acute care service.
-* Failure to obtain a BSN degree within this time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. Nurses employed by the Hospital on or before September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN, will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a BSN. Any nurse hired by the hospital from September 2, 2014 through April 15, 2019 will have 5 years / 60 months from date of hire to obtain a BSN. Any nurse who takes legally protected leave during any of the completion periods may have the period extended by a comparable amount of- -time.-
Current State of Montana Registered Nurse License
BLS Certification upon hire.
ACLS required within 9 months of hire for all ICU/ED RN's
Oncology RN's-OCN certification or 12 credits of cancer related education per year.
For all RN's working in the ICU / ED / 5th main, PALS required within 9 months of hire / transfer.
TNCC within 12 months of transfer or hire for all ICU/ED/RNs. Must maintain TNCC/ATCN or an equivalent that is recognized by the American College of Surgeons.
**Physical Requirements:**
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
**Anticipated job posting close date:**
09/26/2024
**Location:**
St James Hospital
**Work City:**
Butte
**Work State:**
Montana
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$32.73 - $78.17
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers () , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers () ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion () .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation Information:
$32.73 / Hourly - $32.73 / Hourly
Starting At: 32.73 Hourly
Up To: 78.17 Hourly
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