Registered Nurse - Pulmonology Clinic (Full Time)
Company: Benefis Health System
Location: Great Falls
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
All applications will be equally considered without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered
veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the
office/clinic setting. Provides care that reflects initiative,
flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional
expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of
care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors
influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with
office/clinic physicians about changes in patient's status,
symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to
respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response
to treatment. FLSA: NON-EXEMPT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with
other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as
indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Ability to perform a
head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per
policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients
and the general patient population.-- Ability to assess and
reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized. Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management. Demonstrates
knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias
Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory monitoring, identifies oxygen
needs. Assists the physician(s) with office procedures; maintains
medical and surgical asepsis. Maintains medical equipment;
disinfects and sterilizes instruments. Answers telephone calls in a
professional manner; refers patient problems to office/clinic
physician; schedules patient appointments. Maintains accurate and
continued nursing documentation including patient histories,
conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes. Treats
patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies
and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as
liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other
healthcare providers. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary
to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to
interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each
patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group. Interacts professionally with patient and family and
involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching,
as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of medications and
their correct administration based on age of the patient and
his/her clinical condition. Demonstrates knowledge of lab
requirements, requisitions. Maintains established office/clinic
policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement
program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Plans and provides nursing care in accordance with physician
orders. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment
for patients and families in accordance with office/clinic
standards. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper
functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through
appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve office/clinic
objectives, maintains good employee relations. Demonstrates
knowledge of healthcare plans, procedural costs. Demonstrates the
ability to assist physicians with procedures in the office/clinic.
Supervises nursing staff when appropriate; orients new staff.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation
in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings
and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice
and ongoing education. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations. Demonstrates
awareness of current state, federal and local laws governing the
delivery of care. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested. Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet
deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing
situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of
people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code. Completes annual
educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Wears
identification while on duty. Maintains confidentiality at all
times. Attends department staff meetings as required within the
department. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes
work in designated time. Represents the organization in a positive
and professional manner. Actively participates in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal,
state and local regulations and standards Communicates and complies
with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well
as the focus statement of the department. Complies with Benefis
Health System Organization Policies and Procedures. Complies with
Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines. Education/Experience
Requirements: Current RN license within the state of practice.
Current BLS Certification. ACLS preferred Meditech and PAC
experience preferred Community Information Great Falls has a city
population of 60,000, with a draw of over 275,000 people in north
central Montana. We experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies
over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place
to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an
average commute of under 12 minutes, making the quality of life in
Great Falls unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally,
the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs
through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping,
hiking, horseback riding, water and snow skiing, rock and ice
climbing, boating, whitewater kayaking, off-road motorsports,
upland bird and waterfowl hunting, and big-game hunting. Benefis
Health System This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional
health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four
seasons and outdoor lifestyle. While enjoying the last best place,
you'll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health
System, one of the state's most modern and progressive healthcare
facilities with 500+ beds and over 270 employed medical staff
members representing more than 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art
facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an
exceptional working environment.
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