Pioneer Medical Center is seeking Registered Nurses (experienced and recent grads) to join our patient care team. We are a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, essentially, the county hospital for Sweet Grass County, Montana. We are in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park. We serve our neighbors (ranchers, miners, tradespeople, and retirees) and the many tourists who come here on their way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, or to fish the Yellowstone, hike, bike, hunt or just get away from overcrowded other places. Big Timber is a stable, vibrant, and welcoming small town, an hour from Bozeman and Billings. Our schools are highly rated, with a lot of community & parent support. We offer competitive wages and benefits, with generous sign-on and relocation bonuses. Look through our website, www.pmcmt.org, FB groups "Big Timber Community" and "Big Timber Buzz” or call our HR Manager at 4O6.932.4603, ext. 611 for more information about the area and this role.

The job description: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Pioneer Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety, or job performance.
• Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Adheres to facility’s safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
• Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients' families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
• Code of Conduct
• Compliance Program
• HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
• Customer service techniques
• Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.)
• Computers and electronic applications
• Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice
• American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
• Patient safety standards

SKILL IN:

• Interpersonal communication
• Collection and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and goals.

ABILITY TO:

• Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
• Utilize time management concepts and maximize time effectively
• Work effectively with interdisciplinary care team
• Give attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient care problems, and dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
• Respond calmly and professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments
• Lift, push and pull 50 pounds unassisted

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• COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:
• Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations
• May be required to work in various areas of the facility for varying periods of time
• Practices within the scope of RN licensure

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required
• Current Montana state license required

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Environment:

· Inpatient

· Emergency Room

Employer type:

· General hospital

· Clinic

· Nursing home

· Assisted Living Facility

· Non-Profit

This Job Is:

· A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

· A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal patient care environment in acute care hospital
• Utilization of computers for clinical and financial database systems
• Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body, fluids, or tissues.
• Airborne Contaminant Category: Category I: Tasks that routinely require activities that may involve exposure to airborne contaminants.

Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospital Medicine

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Long term care
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff wear masks, get COVID tested weekly, and have some required immunizations. No waivers.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Big Timber, MT 59011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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