Aggregate Registered Nurse 2

Job Overview:  The Montana Veterans’ Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896.  Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living.  Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis.   

This position provides nursing care to ensure veterans are safe and healthy.  Other responsibilities include: 1) Assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for residents; 2) Administering prescribed medications and treatments; and 3) Providing guidance  and assistance to LPNs and CNAs as necessary.  

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):

A.        Resident Care                                                                                                                             (80%25)

·      Assesses, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for residents  following accepted nursing standard practices.

·      Completes residents' assessments as needed.

·      Collaborates with healthcare providers to assess, initiate, implement, or evaluate resident care plans.

·      Monitors, documents, and reports symptoms or changes in residents' health and well-being.

·   Administers prescribed medications and treatments following professional standards and  controlled substance regulations.  

·      Responds to emergencies by contacting appropriate staff and initiates proper intervention.

·      Provides individual counseling, and educates residents and family members about healthcare needs.

B.        Interdisciplinary Team                                                                                                             (15%25)

·      Establishes compassion environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends.

·      Assures quality of care by adhering to professional standards and participating with the quality assurance program.

·      Protects residents and employees by adhering to infection control and safety standards.

·      Provides guidance and assistance to LPNs and CNAs as necessary.

C.         Other Duties as Assigned                                                                                                          (5%25)

·      Orients new residents and nursing staff.

·      Submits requests for supplies or equipment.

·      Coordinates staffing coverage to ensure residents needs are met.

·      Provides immediate intervention with inadequate staff performance and refers information to supervisor.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Lift 50# rarely; Lift 15-20# frequently; *Reach forward and below frequently; *Push/Pull 60# occasionally; 10-20# occasionally.  Dexterity for handling instruments and equipment. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work:

·         General knowledge of current professional standards and Montana nursing statues and rules.

·         Knowledge of nursing, treatment planning, and medications.

·         General knowledge of geriatric resident care.

·         Effective time management and problem solving skills.

·         Skills with diagnostic instruments such as glucometer, oxygen equipment, electrocardiography.

·         Effective written and oral communication skills.

·         Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and comply with protected health information.

·         Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.

·         Current Montana RN License.

·         Two years experience as an RN.

·         At least one year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

·       Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.