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 BLS

　　American Heart Association ACLS within 4 months of hire

　　National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months of hire

　　American Heart Association PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification within 1 year of hire

　　Trauma Nursing Care Coordinator certification within 6 months of hire

　　Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

　　Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

　　Preferred: Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification

　　Preferred: 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 care

　　Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

　　Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

　　Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice

　　Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations

　　Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues

　　Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice

　　Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

　　Integrates research findings into practice

　　Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

　　Stroke Competency:

　　Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper acute and acute stroke

　　Participates in four hours annually of stoke education

　　6 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 times

　　Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment

　　Creativity, problem analysis and decision making

　　Ability to work varied shifts

　　Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality

　　Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight

　　Strong 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)

　　Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.