RN-Operating Room

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from accredited School of Nursing, Associates degree, or Diploma Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse) American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association ACLS 18 months of Registered Nurse experience Preferred: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Preferred: 1 year circulating experience Preferred: 1 year scrub experience Essential Job Functions: Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient s health or the situation (Assessment) Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis) Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care) Implements the identified plan of care Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice Evaluates one s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Integrates research findings into practice Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment Creativity, problem analysis and decision making Ability to work varied shifts Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills Stroke Competency: Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education **SHIFT NOTES: variable day shift positions with call. We would just like the flexibility to cover all shifts The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified. Additional Information:**Facility reserves the right to cancel three (3) shifts per 13-week contract in the event of low census or other unforeseen circumstances. Traveler must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered- Do not submit a candidate if they do not meet this requirement. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Bozeman Deaconess Hospital