RN - Medical Unit
RN - Medical Unit
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Job Description
Job Description Summary:
RN Medical Unit provides primary care to patients including assessment treatment care planning and medical care evaluation.Our patients are all Med/Surg acute care level patients. Coming from the ER with any multitude of medical issues or a trauma that doesnt require ICU level cares. Patients also arrive from a doctors office or another hospital and bypass the ER. Some patients may also down grade from the ICU or IMC units. We do over flow for the surgical unit so patients may come post op after an orthopedics urology or neurosurgery.
Some of the common diagnoses you might see on the medical units are:
COPD
CHF
Emphysema
CAD DM ETOH W/D
Dementia
failure to thrive
falls with or without injury
kidney failure and patients on dialysis
sepsis UTIs
GI bleeds and all sorts of different wounds.
Patients on our unit can be scheduled for many different tests and procedures including: CT MRI xray EGD ERCP colonoscopy thoracentesis paracentesis drains places surgical procedure hip fracture pinnings dialysis catheter placement and may even be transported across campus for radiation treatment and back again.
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Qualifications:
- 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 two 2 years experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg physician office clinic or hospital) preferred. Experience in assigned area(s) 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 practice/service line.
- Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the providerpatient relationship including but not limited to HIPAA guidelines.
- Knowledge of equipment supplies and instruments used in a medical office; simple routine clinical laboratory methods universal blood and body fluid precautions.
- Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations established protocol for storing poisons narcotics acids caustics and flammable items; restriction imposed by various manage care carriers various forms inherent to profession.
- Excellent organizational skills detailoriented a selfstarter 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 as needed.
- 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:
- Develops implements and coordinates individualized goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RNs as applicable to the assigned area(s).
- 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.
- Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation. Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.
- Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).
- Identifies verbally evaluates and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.
- Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.
- Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Night Shift 12 Hours (United States of America)Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of PreEmployment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer please note all offers are contingent upon passing a preemployment screening which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/MF/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status race color gender sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application testing or interview process please notify Human Resources.
Employment Type
Full-Time
