Position Summary: The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients. Minimum Qualifications: Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse) American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association ACLS within 4 months of hire National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months of hire American Heart Association PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification within 1 year of hire Trauma Nursing Core Course certification within 1 year of hire within 1 year of hire Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing Preferred: Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification Preferred: 1 year emergency nursing or critical care experience Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Essential Job Functions: Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment) Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis) Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care) Implements the identified plan of care Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Integrates research findings into practice Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment Creativity, problem analysis and decision making Ability to work varied shifts Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills Stroke Competency: Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified. 77346040 Emergency Department (BHDH) Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.