Position Summary:nnThe 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.nnMinimum Qualifications:nnRequirednnMontana Licensure (Registered Nurse)nnAmerican Heart Association BLSnnNeonatal Resuscitation Program Provider required within 6 months and recertification required every 2 yearsnnSTABLE certification within 6 months of hire and recertification required every 2 yearsnnPreferrednnOne year of NICU, Labor & Delivery, ED, or Intensive Care nursing experiencennEssential Job Functions:nnIn addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.nnCollects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)nnAnalyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)nnIdentifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situationnnDevelops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)nnImplements the identified plan of carennEmploys strategies to promote health and a safe environmentnnSystematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practicennAttains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practicennEvaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulationsnnInteracts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleaguesnnCollaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practicennIntegrates ethical provisions in all areas of practicennIntegrates research findings into practicennProvides leadership in the professional practice setting and the professionnnKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesnnDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesnnAbility to work in a busy and stressful environmentnnCreativity, problem analysis and decision makingnnAbility to work varied shiftsnnExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialitynnSelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversightnnStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skillsnnStroke Competency:nnComplies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute strokennParticipates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hirennParticipates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) educationnnPhysical RequirementsnnLifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)nnExtended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.nnFlexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.nnOn-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.nnEffective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.nnHandling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.nnRepetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.nnExposuresnnTasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:nnBloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.nnRadiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performednnVarious chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.nnInfectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnessesnnEmotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.nnThe 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.nn77330220 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit