Registered Nurse Pulmonary and Sleep Clinic Job Billings area,Montana USA,Nursing

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The Clinic RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Clinic RNs are pivotal members of the care delivery team headed by the physician and have specialized knowledge, skills and ability pertinent to ambulatory care patient needs.

Scope of performance includes prioritization and triage of care delivery, implementing established standing orders and protocols, performing procedures and therapies consistent with training and licensure.

Shift Details:
Part time (30 budgeted hours). Monday
- Thursday 7:30-4:30 and Friday 7:30-12 with a rotating day off.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Unit/

Location:

Downtown Medical Group
- Sleep and Resp Suite 500E

Location:

Billings Medical Group, Downtown Medical Center;
Work City:
Billings;
Work State:
Montana.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

30

Hourly rate: $35.22 - $53.29

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 package here.

Responsibilities

Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.

Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.

Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assess disease condition.

Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.

Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management.

Additional Responsibilities

Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.

Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.

Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.

Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Critical thinking skills within scope of practice population health management and improvement of patient outcomes.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies, 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,…