Travel Nurse RN - Urgent Care
Big Sky, MT
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Days

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse collaborates with other health care team members to plan and implement patient and family education. They are responsible for assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pre-hospital settings, such as Ski Patrol, Search & Rescue, or EMS
• Clinical experience in Emergency Department, Urgent Care, or other acute care environments
• Experience in outpatient or walk-in clinics
• Proficient in computer skills and electronic health record systems

Essential Job Functions

• Collect comprehensive data relevant to the patient's health or situation (Assessment)
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient plan (Plan of Care)
• Develop and implement the plan of care
• Employ strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Maintain knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practices
• Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards and guidelines
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers
• Collaborate with patients, families, and others in nursing practice
• Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Incorporate research findings into practice
• Provide leadership within the professional practice setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess sound judgment, patience, and a professional demeanor
• Able to work in busy and stressful environments
• Demonstrate creativity, problem analysis, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercise tact, discretion, and maintain confidentiality
• Self-directed with the ability to complete assignments accurately and thoroughly
• Exhibit strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular attendance and may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (repeatedly – 50 pounds): Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects or people
• Sitting (occasionally): Able to maintain a sitting posture for extended periods
• Standing (repeatedly): Capable of maintaining a standing posture for extended periods
• Walking (repeatedly): Moving around within the work area
• Climbing (rarely): Ascending or descending ladders or stairs
• Twisting/Bending/Stooping/Kneeling (repeatedly): Flexibility required to perform various tasks
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level (repeatedly): Lifting or carrying objects above shoulder height
• Fine-Finger Movements (continuously): Required for tasks such as typing or handling small objects
• Vision (continuously): Close visual acuity required for data preparation and analysis
• Cognitive Skills (continuously): Learning new tasks and making timely decisions
• Exposure (continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, and infectious diseases

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type or an exhaustive list of all job duties performed in this position.