RN - Medical Unit

Logan Health - Kalispell, MT

Full-time - Entry Level

Kalispell, MT

Hospitals

About the position

The RN - Medical Unit position involves providing primary care to patients in a medical-surgical acute care setting. This role requires the assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care for patients who may arrive from various sources, including the emergency room, doctor's offices, or other hospitals. The patients typically present with a range of medical issues that do not require intensive care unit (ICU) services but may include post-operative care from surgeries such as orthopedics, urology, or neurosurgery. The medical unit handles a variety of diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), kidney failure, and sepsis, among others. In this role, the RN will be responsible for coordinating individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the nursing process. This includes maintaining nursing standards of care, responding to changing workloads and patient conditions, and ensuring effective communication with patients and their families. The RN will also be tasked with documenting patient encounters, transcribing provider orders, and implementing treatments accurately. Infection control procedures must be strictly followed, and the RN will need to exhibit excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The position requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while managing sensitive situations. The RN will also need to possess strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various audiences, including patients, families, and healthcare team members. The role is essential in ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their individual needs, and it plays a critical part in the overall functioning of the medical unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to patients in a medical-surgical acute care setting.
• Assess, treat, and evaluate patient care based on individual needs.
• Coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process.
• Maintain nursing standards of care and respond to changing workloads and patient conditions.
• Transcribe and implement provider orders and treatments accurately and efficiently.
• Exhibit thorough practice of infection control procedures as per policy.
• Identify and report changes in patients' physical and mental conditions.
• Document all patient encounters according to organizational standards.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding health and medical needs.
• Anticipate patient needs and coordinate necessary interventions.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in Montana.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar position within a medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and principles of nursing practice.
• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to manage sensitive situations with professionalism.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Possess considerable knowledge of patient behavior and needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education support.
• Employee assistance programs.