Registered Nurse (Critical Access Care Hospital)

Job Summary: We are seeking Canadian licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) experienced in critical care nursing to join our team and work for our client in the USA. As a critical care nurse, you will be responsible for providing care to patients who are critically ill or injured.

Job Type: Full-time Contract

Job Location: Relocation to the USA (Montana)

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for assessment of all patients.

• Obtains and maintains patient’s chart, history, and physical care plan on admission.
• Always aware of patient’s condition.
• Team leader – by delegating and assigning nursing staff to patient care and follow up on work being done.
• To be available to make rounds with physician as needed.
• Assures all vital signs are taken accurately in a timely manner.
• Notifies Charge Nurse of any abnormal vital signs and deteriorating condition immediately.
• Able to work in all departments of hospital, Med-Surg, ICU, OB and ER.
• Assures continuity of care maintained.

2. Responsible for communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, and visitors.

• Interdepartmental: Communicates as necessary, regarding tests, equipment, rooms, scheduling, etc.
• Makes rounds with physician.
• Informs physician of any change in patient condition.
• Follows physician’s orders if understood completely, if not clarify.

3. Responsible for patient and employee education.

• Instruct and assist patients on specimen collection, tests, and procedures.
• Instruct patient on care after discharge.
• Attends in-services as scheduled.
• ACLS, TERN, Geriatric, and CPR Certified.
• Assists with new employee orientation as needed.

4. Responsible for patient care.

• Assists and directs nursing staff in giving patient care and works as a team

5. Responsible for administration or oversees administration of medication or IV treatment.

• Able to start IV’s.
• Administrates IV medication with and without pump.
• Performs RT treatments.
• Does EKG’s.
• Prepares equipment and assist physicians during treatments and examining of patients.
• Administers medication according to procedure and policy.
• Medication and treatments are performed on time.
• Always explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation. 
• Observes and documents any results, or reactions to medication or treatment.

6.  Responsible for documentation on patient’s charts.

• Documentation of admission and discharge must be done on all patients.
• All documentation must be legible and legal.
• Documentation on patient’s charts must be done on all patients.

7. Responsible for supervising Ward Clerks, Aides, and LPN’s.

• Plans 24-hour care and coordinates activities for ancillary personnel.
• Demonstrates nursing techniques – assists non-professional care personnel in rendering nursing care.
• Responsible for follow-up care delegated to non-professionals.
• Assists in evaluating and counseling ancillary personnel.

8. Responsible to abide by the policies of Northeast Montana Health Services.

• All Nursing Policies
• All Personnel Policies
• All OSHA Regulations
• All Corporate Compliance
• All HIPAA
• All Hazcom/Blood Borne Pathogens

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited university or college.
• Current and valid RN licensure.
• Completion of NCLEX examination.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in primary care, long-term care, or specialized clinical settings is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in ER, OB, MS and Long-term care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

Job Benefits:

• Salary is negotiable based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Free visa processing
• Sign-in bonus up to USD $25,000.00
• Paid time off