Mother Baby RN
Bozeman, MT
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, plans and implements patient and family education, and is responsible for assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• STABLE and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certifications (recertification required every 2 years)
• Competence in and willingness to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per regulatory requirements and organizational policy.

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation (Assessment).
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis).
• Identify expected outcomes for an individualized plan for the patient or situation.
• Develop a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care).
• Implement the identified plan of care.
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Systematically enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attain knowledge and competency that reflect current nursing practice.
• Evaluate one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and others in conducting nursing practice.
• Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Integrate research findings into practice.
• Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Creative problem analysis and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Self-directed, completing assignments accurately and thoroughly with minimal oversight.
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Stroke Competency

• Comply with policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to the care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke.
• Participate in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease education within one year of hire.
• Participate in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease education.

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular attendance and may require working beyond a standard workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. Flexibility may be necessary to respond promptly to organizational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sitting (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods while adjusting body position as needed.
• Standing (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods while adjusting body position as needed.
• Walking (Repeatedly): Moving around within the work area with good balance and coordination.
• Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, or ramps using legs and arms.
• Twisting/Bending/Stooping/Kneeling (Repeatedly): Requires flexibility and a wide range of motion.
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, or pushing objects above the shoulder.
• Fine Finger Movements (Continuously): Engaging in tasks with fingers, such as typing or picking.
• Vision (Continuously): Requires close visual acuity for data analysis and reading various materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learning new tasks, remembering processes, maintaining focus, and making timely decisions.
• Exposure (Continuously): Contact with bloodborne pathogens,