[montana-logo-4.png (121×121)] **Job Overview:** **The Montana Veterans’ Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living. Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis. This position provides nursing care to ensure veterans are safe and healthy. Other responsibilities include: 1) Assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for residents; 2) Administering prescribed medications and treatments; and 3) Providing guidance and assistance to LPNs and CNAs as necessary. **** **Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):** **A.** **Resident Care (80%) · Assesses, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for residents following accepted nursing standard practices. · Completes residents' assessments as needed. · Collaborates with healthcare providers to assess, initiate, implement, or evaluate resident care plans. · Monitors, documents, and reports symptoms or changes in residents' health and well-being. · Administers prescribed medications and treatments following professional standards and controlled substance regulations. · Responds to emergencies by contacting appropriate staff and initiates proper intervention. · Providesindividual counseling, and educates residents and family members about healthcare needs. **B.** **Interdisciplinary Team (15%) · Establishes compassion environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends. · Assures quality of care by adhering to professional standards and participating with the quality assurance program. · Protects residents and employees by adhering to infection control and safety standards. · Provides guidance and assistance to LPNs and CNAs as necessary. **C.** **Other Duties as Assigned (5%) · Orients new residents and nursing staff. · Submits requests for supplies or equipment. · Coordinates staffing coverage to ensure residents needs are met. · Provides immediate intervention with inadequate staff performance and refers information to supervisor. **Physical and Environmental Demands:** Lift 50# rarely; Lift 15-20# frequently;**Reach forward and below frequently;**Push/Pull 60# occasionally; 10-20# occasionally. Dexterity for handling instruments and equipment. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):** Required for the first day of work: · General knowledge of current professional standards and Montana nursing statues and rules. · Knowledge of nursing, treatment planning, and medications. · General knowledge of geriatric resident care. · Effective time management and problem solving skills. · Skills with diagnostic instruments such as glucometer, oxygen equipment, electrocardiography. · Effective written and oral communication skills. · Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and comply with protected health information. · Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience. **Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):** · Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing. · Current Montana RN License. · Two years experience as an RN. · At least one year geriatric nursing experience preferred. · Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. **Title:** *Aggregate Registered Nurse 2* **Location:** *Columbia Falls* **Requisition ID:** *25142332*