RN

Responsible for providing integrated, holistic, professional nursing services to patient in coordination
with other health care team members. Provides for safe, efficient and caring nursing services that
focus on priority health needs of the individual. Provides nursing care that utilizes education and
active participation with the patient and family to enable them to attain and maintain optimum health.
Practices professional nursing that meets and exceeds standards outlined by Montana’s state and
the national Nurse Practice Acts.
Continued employment and raises in this position are dependent upon Central Montana
Medical Center's fiscal viability and: •
Actions and communications that contribute to a team concept and create a
positive environment for all customers •
Acceptable performance of essential and all job duties •
Acceptable attendance record •
Accountability for safety to self, patients, visitors and all customers, and care of
equipment and building •
Adherence to departmental and facility policies and procedures, education
requirements, compliance monitoring and reporting, and CMMC Code of
Conduct •
Accountability for the consequences of own actions •
Physical and emotional ability to perform essential functions •
Acceptable background investigation results if required for position
Minimum Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required:
Associate’s Degree in Nursing is minimum educational requirement.
Be registered, or currently be seeking registry as a nurse in Montana.
Have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
Have practical knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing theory as it relates to the delivery of
care to patient and family.
Basic Life Support (BLS) trained to a Health Care Provider level. NRP & STABLE will be required
within 1 year of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
(Must be able to perform with or without accommodation)

1 Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance
program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

2 M a intains sufficient knowledge of area of nursing to complete orientation, instruction and
training of assigned personnel.

3 Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintains good
employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.

4 Applies current knowledge of Medicaid program to ensure ongoing services are provided.
5 Performs an assessment of the patient and his/her home environment.
6 Develops and implements an individualized plan of care for each patient, provides direct

patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts
nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

7 Manages a caseload of patients with current, accurate and thorough documentation in the
patient’s medical record to ensure reimbursement and medical records requirements.

8 As case manager, will participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team

meetings to ensure optimal patient care.
9 Communicates with the physician and other care providers/ team members in order to obtain

physician’s orders and coordinates the care plan, and reports any changes in the patient’s
condition.

10 Makes referrals to appropriate community resources and professional disciplines as ordered.
11 Helps patient/family obtain equipment, supplies, and services from community resources.

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of CMMC equipment in the
home.

12 Completes required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, in a timely manner and prior to
deadlines.

13 Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their
progress.

14 Interacts in an emotionally supportive way with patients, families, and other caregivers.
15 Performs QA and CQI activities as assigned and in a timely manner.
16 Is adherent with CMMC’s policy on strict patient confidentiality guidelines and meticulously

adheres to them in dealings with staff, family and community.
17 Attends meetings as required.
18 Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs,

current literature, inservice meetings and workshops. Must have a minimum of 24 hours of
continuing education specific to nursing every 2 years.

19 Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Must have and maintain a functional grasp of nursing theory; the pathophysiology of disease states;
pharmacology at a nursing level; and inter-personal skills necessary to care holistically for the
patient.
Ability to perform assigned/routine duties independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to fluctuations in work hours, work load or patient assignments and perform
appropriately in crisis and emergency situations when time is of the essence.
Judgement to seek guidance and directions, when needed, for performance of duties and ability to
recognize, establish and respond to priorities.
Communication skills to effectively relate to/with patients, families, caregivers, co-workers,
physicians and the general public.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Specialty nursing skills may be requested by the department hiring. These may include but are not
limited to; ACLS, PALS, NALS, STABLE, NRP.
OCCUPATIONAL EPOSURE for this position:

Category I Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluid to which
universal precautions apply

Category II Activity performed without blood/bodily fluids exposure,
but exposure may occur in emergency

Category III Task/activity does not ordinarily entail predictable
exposure to blood/bodily fluids

OTHER EPOSURE for this position: Radiation Rare
Noise

Other (Specify) Contact with agitated and/or combative patients/family
members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(Essential functions strength rating for position - see Job Analysis)
Sedentary Exert up to 10# occasionally or negligible force frequently
Light Exert up to 20# occasionally, < 10# frequently or

negligible force constantly Medium Exert up to 50# occasionally, up to 25# or up to 10#

constantly
Heavy Exert up to 100# occasionally, up to 50# frequently or up

to 20# constantly
Very Heavy Exert > 100# occasionally, > 50# frequently or

> 20# constantly