Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care and support to clients in a long-term care facility, maintaining a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for adult clients, with a focus on dementia care. The role involves assigning work and providing direction to subordinate nursing personnel.

Location:Montana, United States

Responsibilities:

- Perform nursing assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations for adult clients.
- Assign work and provide direction and training to subordinate nursing personnel.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor and document patient conditions, including vital signs and changes in status.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of patient care.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
- Utilize technology related to patient care information systems.
- Answer unit phone and directs calls accordingly.

Required Skills & Certifications:

- Graduate of an accredited college or university degree in nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Montana.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in long-term care or dementia care.
- Knowledge of nursing, medications, and treatment planning.
- Knowledge of patient's rights regarding medical treatment.
- Knowledge of current psychopharmacology.
- Skill in the use of basic nursing instruments and equipment.
- Ability to plan and implement appropriate nursing care interventions.
- Ability to perform accurate and thorough work.
- Ability to provide patient assessment and appropriate documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze, assemble, and organize information.
- Ability to proficiently utilize technology related to patient care information systems.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.
- CPI certification

Special Considerations:

- Every weekend 12-hour night shift (Saturday and Sunday).
- This role is not suited for nurses seeking significant overtime opportunities.
- Attendance is a priority.
- One meal is provided per shift.
- Shift differential may be available.

Scheduling:
- Night/Evening shift, mainly 12-hour night shifts (1800-0630), with occasional evening shifts (1400-2230).
- 36 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.

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