Job Information
Immanuel Lutheran Communities Resource Nurse in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description
Purpose
To facilitate the day to day operations on the floor in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating guest/resident care.
Expectations
Expectations of Excellence
Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living
Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those ILC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living.
Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.
Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.
Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule to meet the needs of the department. Manage use of work time wisely.
Job Responsibilities
Human Resources & Clinical Responsibilities
Create a supportive department culture by fostering individual motivation, coaching and training for optimum job performance.
Educate employees on clinical practices and efficiencies.
Plan work schedules and assign work to staff to ensure adequate service and coverage.
Decision Making/Judgement
Analyze problems or procedures, evaluate alternatives and select best course of action; use of logic and commonly accepted practices in decision making to ensure timely effective solutions.
This position cannot authorize exceptions to corporate policy or procedure.
Documentation & Communication
Effectively share information, build relationships and influence positive outcomes.
Demonstrate good collaboration, listening skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Communicate clear and measurable expectations and participates in corrective actions as needed.
Assist the Director of Nursing in the follow through of annual departmental operations and budgets.
Job Specific Duties
Exhibit a demonstrated commitment to the mission and Immanuel Spirit of Immanuel Living.
Work as a facilitator with the goal to have the floor function as efficiently as possible to benefit the guests/residents.
The role changes daily based on the needs of the floor.
Create an environment of collaboration and mentorship.
Support customer service guidelines by developing patient/resident and family relations, supporting the care team to provide exemplary customer service and demonstrating proactive service recovery.
Work the floor if there is a licensed nurse opening that has not been filled.
Implement resident/guest plan of care or assist other licensed personnel in implementing the plan of care
Round units every morning, provide nursing report to the IDT team in clinical meeting.
Assist with admissions throughout the day such as room ready, equipment needed in room, pharmacy notification, orders in PCC.
Assist with discharges and education of guest/resident as needed by the nursing team.
Monitor unit dashboard and follow up on incomplete UDA’s, charting MAR/TAR/POC.
Assists with treatments ie, catheter changes, IV starts, dressing changes, immunizations etc.
Draw blood on Monday and Wednesday morning and take it to lab if needed.
Complete/assist with wound rounds on Wednesday.
Assist in dining rooms with meals, passing trays/feeding residents/guests.
Complete follow up by the end of the day.
Review provider folders daily, and round with provider as needed.
Schedule
Works Three 12 hour shifts one week, works Four 12 hour shifts the following week. Rotating to a different unit every 2 months.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Current unencumbered Montana RN/LPN License.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in long term care/skilled nursing. Will consider combinations of experience and education.
Possess knowledge of the health care environment, long term care regulations, and care delivery systems as they apply to the clinical practices on the unit.
Ability to employ critical thinking skills, decision making and professional judgment.
Essential Physical and Mental Requirements
The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment and handles and dispenses prescribed medication.
The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures.
Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.