Seasonal RN | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Seasonal PCU Opportunity in Northwest Montana!

Logan Health Medical Center has an opening for a Seasonal night shift RN to join our team in PCU!

Why consider this Seasonal position?

This is a unique chance to elevate your nursing career with a full-time commitment for 13 weeks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Seasonal RN in our PCU, you'll work with high-acuity patients, tackling complex conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and respiratory issues. This is a great way to try out Logan Health and see why it is one of the premier employers in Northwest Montana!

You’ll also play a critical role in post-operative cardiac care, handling heart catheterizations, pacemakers, and more, while gaining experience in advanced respiratory and kidney disease care. Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of prior experience working in a unit that provides care for patients with similar needs.

About our area:

We are located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park, and just a short drive to two ski resorts and Flathead Lake. Our area offers unparalleled outdoor recreation and stunning mountain views. Experience the outdoor lifestyle only Northwest Montana can offer!

Seasonal Position Details:

• Full-Time work schedule required for no less than 13-week period
• 15% Premium (Seasonal Premium)
• Additional night and weekend shift differential pay
• 401(k) Eligible
• Membership discount - Logan Health Fitness Center
• $1,000 Seasonal Bonus paid after 30 days in position
• $1,000 Seasonal Bonus paid after 60 days in position
• $2,000 Seasonal Completion Bonus
• No Health Benefits are included

Seasonal Minimum Qualification:

• Seasonal RN must have 2 years applicable nursing experience to the unit assigned

Apply today and take your nursing career to the next level at Logan Health Medical Center’s PCU!

Qualifications:

• Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. BSN degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred. Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
• Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required as dictated by each practice/service line.
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.

Job Specific Duties:

• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).
• Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by: remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.
• Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation. Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.
• Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).
• Identifies, verbally evaluates, and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.
• Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards, while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.
• Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.