Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.

Job Description

• Full-time, night shift (36 budgeted hours). This position will be splitting their hours between the ICU and the Emergency Department, working 2 shifts in the ICU and 1 in the ED one week, and then the next week working 2 shifts in the ED and 1 shift in the ICU.
• Unit/Location: St. James ICU and Emergency Department.
• Assess, recognize, and address patients' psychological and physical needs.
• Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively.
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.
• Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs.
• Participate in clinical team conferences.
• Follow hospital, regulatory, and professional guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• BSN Degree from an accredited program required within 4 years unless 15 years of acute care service. Failure to obtain a BSN degree within this time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. Nurses employed by the Hospital on or before September 1, 2014, with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a BSN. Any nurse hired by the hospital from September 2, 2014, through April 15, 2019, will have 5 years / 60 months from date of hire to obtain a BSN. Any nurse who takes legally protected leave during any of the completion periods may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.
• Current State of Montana Registered Nurse License.
• BLS Certification upon hire.
• ACLS required within 9 months of hire.
• PALS required within 9 months of hire.
• TNCC or TCAR within 12 months of transfer or hire. Must maintain TNCC/TCAR or an equivalent that is recognized by the American College of Surgeons.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certification in area of practice.

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Location

St. James Hospital

Work City

Butte

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience: $33.38 - $79.73.