Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Bozeman, MT
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the healthcare team to plan and implement patient and family education. This role is responsible for assessing patient needs, initiating appropriate interventions, and ensuring high-quality nursing practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing or an Associate's degree.
• Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• 18 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR).
• One year of circulating experience.
• One year of scrub experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Collect comprehensive data relevant to the patient's health or situation.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develop and implement a plan of care that prescribes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
• Promote health and maintain a safe environment.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Maintain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practices.
• Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in nursing practice.
• Integrate ethical provisions into all areas of practice.
• Incorporate research findings into practice.
• Provide leadership within the professional practice setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibit sound judgment, patience, and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to thrive in a busy and stressful environment.
• Demonstrate creativity, problem analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.
• Exercise tact, discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-directed with the ability to complete assignments accurately and thoroughly.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

Stroke Competency

• Comply with hospital protocols related to the care of patients with hyperacute and acute stroke.
• Participate in initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire.
• Engage in annual cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education.

Shift Information

This position requires flexibility to cover various shifts as needed, including holiday coverage.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all job duties and responsibilities.