What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Surg RN position at VeroSkills?
SCHEDULE
3x12 night shift - block scheduling available, travel pairs allowed, 5:1 patient ratios at night
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
• Candidates cannot live within 50 miles of Billings, MT. Permanent residence must be 50 miles or greater from the facility.
JOB SUMMARY
• Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
• Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
• Performs health teaching and health counseling.
• Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.
• Executes delegated medical functions.
• Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
• Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
• Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Uses resources as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• ASN - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree of Nursing is preferred.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
• Certification as appropriate for unit or service is preferred.