RN - Psychiatric Services Inpatient (PT- 0.6 FTE, Day Shift)
- Bozeman, MT
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Heart Association ACLS within 4 months of hire
- Competence and ability to practice modified primary nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- 1 year behavioral health nursing
- 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.
- 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
- Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)
- Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
- Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.
- Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
- Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.
- Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
- Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
- Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
- Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses
- Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.