Back to search
Billings, MT
Description
DEPARTMENT: Skilled Nursing
POSITION TITLE: Per Diem Registered Nurse
RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Manager or Director of Resident Care Services
EXPOSURE LEVEL: Category I
GRADE: 3
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
______________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY: Works under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Director of Resident Care Services, to provide quality professional nursing care to nursing facility residents and supervises assigned nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Nursing
Oversee the care of all residents in assigned areas
Assess residents and administer nursing treatments
Work closely with physicians to determine appropriate care
Responds to and leads emergency situations
Complete medical records on residents
Performs record keeping according to policies developed by St. John’s United in accordance with state and federal regulations
Participate in Care Plan and other family meetings
Coordination of appropriateness of Admissions, Discharges, and/or Transfers
Provides assistance to Physicians, other Health Care Providers and visitors
Has daily contact with residents, staff members, resident family members and volunteers in completing their assigned job functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Supervision
Supervise LPNs and CNAs in assigned areas
Coach, educate, evaluate and discipline assigned employees
Provides constructive feedback to nursing administration for LPNs and CNAs through performance evaluations
Assist LPNs and CNAs when necessary
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety
Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United
Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
Attends mandatory safety in-services
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service:
*Let the Mission be your guide
*Make eye contact and smile
*Greet & welcome each and every person
*Seek out personal contact
*Provide immediate service-listen & act
*Use appropriate body language at all times
*Be gracious to each & every person
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana. Previous work experience in a health care setting preferred.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Ability to understand verbal instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires heavy physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work involves some exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which requires the ability to follow basic safety precautions.
Normal health care environment.
Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.
The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
