Responsible for providing integrated, holistic, professional nursing services to patients in coordination
with other health care team members in the Out patient / Preop arena of Perioperative services.
Provides safe, efficient and caring nursing services that focus on priority health needs of the individual.
Provides nursing care that utilizes education and active participation with the patient and family to enable
them to attain and maintain optimum health. Practices professional nursing that meets and exceeds
standards outlined by Montana’s state and the national Nurse Practice Acts.
Continued employment and raises in this position are dependent upon Central Montana Medical
Center's fiscal viability and:•
Actions and communications that contribute to a team concept and create a
positive environment for all customers•
Acceptable performance of essential and all job duties•
Acceptable attendance record•
Accountability for safety to self, patients, visitors and all customers, and care of
equipment and building•
Adherence to departmental and facility policies and procedures, education
requirements, compliance monitoring and reporting, and CMMC Code of
Conduct•
Accountability for the consequences of own actions•
Physical and emotional ability to perform essential functions•
Acceptable background investigation results if required for position
Minimum Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required:
1. Associate’s Degree in Nursing is minimum educational requirement.
2. Be licensed or have a current temporary license as a nurse in Montana.
3. Have practical knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing theory as it relates to the delivery of care to

patient and family.
4. Sufficient prior clinical experience and expertise to satisfy the demands of the recruiting nursing area.
5. BLS trained to a HealthCare Provider. As well as ACLS and PALS. May obtain PALS and ACLS at least 3

months after hire date
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
(Must be able to perform with or without accommodation)
1 Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance

program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
2 M aintains sufficient knowledge of area of nursing to complete orientation, instruction and training of

assigned personnel.
3 Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee

relations interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
4 Performs necessary administrative nursing functions to assure the organized and efficient delivery

of care to patients.
5 Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and

adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
6 Prepares patients for scheduled and stat procedures providing education to the patient and the

family when indicated.
7 Monitors patient conditions and makes a complete and accurate report to other professional

services as required and advised.
8 Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
9 Is adherent with CMMC’s policy on strict patient confidentiality guidelines and meticulously adheres

to them in dealings with staff, family and community.
10 Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient

care.

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11 Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patient’s conditions and develops individual care plans

specific for minimizing adverse and maximizing positive outcomes for the patients assigned to their
care.

12 Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient and families in accordance
with hospital mission standards.

13 Provides accurate and representative documentation on patient medical records. Maintains all
required reports, records, statistics, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement data.

14 Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
15 Inspects area daily and as needed for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and

standards and takes corrective action when violations or inadequacies are noted.
16 Enhances professional growth and development through participation in

Educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings and workshops. Complies with
Montana nursing requirements concerning CEUs

17 Performs other duties as assigned or requested.(E: IV starts, medication administration, obtaining
patients medical history, post op care, preparing patient for surgery, discharge of patient)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
1. Must have and maintain a functional grasp of nursing theory; the pathophysiology of disease states;

pharmacology at a nursing level; and inter-personal skills necessary to care holistically for the
patient.

2. Specialty nursing skills may be requested by the department hiring. These may include but are not
limited to; NALS, CCRN, CEN, Certification in a Nursing Specialty, or Advanced Practice Nursing
certificate.

3. Have practical knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing theory as it relates
to the delivery of care to patient and family.
OCCUPATIONAL EPOSURE for this position:

Category I Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluid to which universal
precautions apply

Category II Activity performed without blood/bodily fluids exposure, but
exposure may occur in emergency

Category III Task/activity does not ordinarily entail predictable exposure to
blood/bodily fluids

OTHER EPOSURE for this position:RadiationNoiseOther (Specify)Contact with agitated and/or combative patients/family members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Essential functions strength rating for position - see Job Analysis)
Sedentary Exert up to 10# occasionally or negligible force frequently
Light Exert up to 20# occasionally, < 10# frequently or negligible force

constantly
Medium Exert up to 50# occasionally, up to 25# or up to 10# constantlyHeavy Exert up to 100# occasionally, up to 50# frequently or up to 20#

constantly
Very Heavy Exert > 100# occasionally, > 50# frequently or

> 20# constantly