Job Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse at an Urgent Care setting collaborates with healthcare team members to assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, and provide education to patients and families. This role requires delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, utilizing sound judgment, strong communication, and professional collaboration. The nurse is responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, with a focus on urgent and acute care scenarios.

Responsibilities:

• Collect comprehensive patient health data and perform thorough assessments.
• Analyze assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses and patient needs.
• Develop individualized care plans with expected outcomes and strategies.
• Implement nursing interventions and promote patient health and safety.
• Evaluate nursing practice effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding health conditions and treatments.
• Maintain professional development and adhere to nursing standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the professional growth of peers and uphold ethical nursing practice.
• Complete all required education and training in a timely manner.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Montana.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in urgent care, emergency, or acute care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and care planning skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in pre-hospital care such as Ski Patrol, Search & Rescue, or EMS.
• Experience in outpatient or walk-in clinic settings.
• Advanced knowledge of urgent care clinical procedures and protocols.

Special Considerations:

• Role requires regular and sustained attendance with potential for extended hours beyond a standard 40-hour workweek.
• May require weekend, after-hours, and on-call shifts to respond to patient and organizational needs.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and fine motor skills.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, infectious diseases, radiation, and emotionally challenging situations is continuous.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule includes varied shifts, potentially including day, evening, weekend, and on-call rotations.
• Shift assignments are based on organizational requirements and patient care needs.

Job Tags

Shift work, Afternoon shift

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