Registered Nurse- Various Shifts Available

Pioneer Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, essentially the county hospital for Sweet Grass County, Montana: Population 3700. We are in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park. We serve our neighbors (ranchers, skilled trades people and active retirees) and the many tourists who come here on their way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, or to fish the Yellowstone, hike, bike, hunt or just get away from overcrowded places. Big Timber is a vibrant and welcoming small town, an hour from Bozeman and Billings. Our schools are highly rated, with high community support.

PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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NO. DESCRIPTION

1. Supports and models behaviors consistent with Pioneer Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
2. Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients.
3. Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
4. Adheres to facility’s safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
5. Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
6. Utilizes evidence-based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area.
7. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care.
8. Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
9. Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
10. Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
12. Delegate assignments and tasks to CNA with supervision to ensure patient care is completed according to PMC Policy.
13. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards as it relates to the environment, employee, and patient/resident safety.
14. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development.
15. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
• Compliance Program
• Code of Conduct
• Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA)
• HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
• Patient’s/resident’s rights
• Patient safety standards
• Computers and electronic applications
• Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice
• American Nurse Association (ANA) Code of Ethics

SKILL IN:

• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collection and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and goals.

ABILITY TO:

• Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
• Utilize time management concepts and maximize time effectively
• Give attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient care problems, and dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
• Respond calmly and professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPPA

COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:

• Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations
• May be required to work in various areas of the facility for varying periods of time
• Practices within the scope of RN licensure
• May be required to work varying shifts, weekends and/or holidays. May be required to float to areas of need.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification, ACLS, PALS, TNCC or CALS required
• Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse required
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal patient care environment in Critical Access Hospital

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Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category II: Tasks that may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but are not a part of the routine job description. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

Look through our website, www.pmcmt.org, the Facebook groups "Big Timber Community" and "Big Timber Buzz” or call the HR department at 406.932.4603 for more information about the area and this role.

Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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