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.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks)

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions.
  • Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately.
  • Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information.
  • Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy
• Provides for safe/effective management and monitoring of all forms of mechanical ventilation.
  • Provides mechanical ventilatory support safely and effectively to meet objectives identified by the provider and/or protocols.
  • Demonstrates competency in operation and troubleshooting of ventilators.
  • Identifies best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface, makes recommendations to provider as appropriate.
  • Assess readiness to wean, recognizes failure to wean and documents findings.
  • Provides invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation by bag/valve device, weaning assessment, respiratory mechanics and waveform analysis, non-traditional modes and techniques.
  • Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
  • Negotiates decisions within own scope of practice and in the best interest of the patient.
  • Collaborates with nurses and providers to assure respiratory goals are not in conflict with other aspects of patient care.
• • Provides disease management education to patients and families.
  • Recognizes opportunity to increase patient knowledge of disease management and/or coping skills.
  • Reinforces positive patient behaviors and skills during treatment interactions.
  • Possesses and shares knowledge of asthma self-management and COPD education.
  • Educates patient on inhaler techniques, peak flow monitoring asthma and COPD education to achieve patient compliance for self-administration.
  • Educates patient on diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing techniques to alleviate dyspnea.
• Conducts diagnostic testing and analysis.
  • Completes necessary tests to assist in the medical management of the patient.
  • Demonstrates competency in technique and technology to meet standards.
  • Possesses clinical knowledge of interpretation of results and acts accordingly.
  • Complies with policy and procedure as well as processing of report.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program required or
• Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program or other health science related program preferred
• 0 to 2 years in a critical care setting required and
• 0 to 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist preferred
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice required as required by location of employment and
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required as required by location of employment and
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required and
• ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred within 180 Days and
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization - Multisource required required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days or
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required required at sites providing neonatal care within 180 Days
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred and

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Position Summary: 

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team, to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise. Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans. Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree
• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty
• Montana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority
• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• DEA License if applicable to practice area
• National board certification as NP in applicable specialty
• American Heart Association BLS
• Two years of Registered Nurse Experience
• Preferred: Additional training or certification in relevant specialty
• Preferred: 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialty

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides quality, efficient and effective evidence based patient care, consultation as requested, advisement and/or initiation of treatment plans while following standard of care within specialty scope of practice.
• Directs patient care by examining, diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions and performing and or assisting with procedures and providing assistance with operative cases per defined scope of practice for specialty area.
• Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription/coding. 
• Participates in quality/performance initiatives, research activities, education, the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as indicated while evaluating and implements the standards of care within the area of specialization. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Preferred: Oncology Certified Nurse
• Preferred: Outpatient clinic experience
• Preferred: Knowledge of electronic health record operating systems

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                                 
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Facility:

Department:

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Department Specific Job Details:

• pool, as needed
• at least 2 shifts a month
• no benefits or PTO included

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Certification/License Requirements:

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

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Gundersen Health System is seeking a RN, Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) to work with Ambulatory Care Departments. This is your opportunity to work in a highly adaptable and mission driven organization while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region.

What you will do:

• 1.0 FTE, salaried role

• Evaluate nursing practice, assess practice gaps, identify learning needs, participate in process improvement projects and initiatives both within area of responsibility and at the system level

• Serves the following clinics: Calmar/Waukon/Lansing, Decorah, Prarie Du Chien, Affiliate liaison

•  Travel to other Gundersen locations as required.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

• Master’s degree in Nursing required within 5 years

• 3-4 years RN experience or equivalent required, Ambulatory Care RN experience preferred

• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire

What you will get:

• Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package, including our top-rated retirement plan

• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The Professional Development Nurse facilitates professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert. They function as a change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, partner for practice transitions, and advocate for the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty. 

Major Responsibilities

1. Onboarding/Orientation: Develops, implements and evaluates orientation and onboarding processes that lead to successful integration of the employee in the organization and effective job performance.

2. Clinical Guidance: Engages with staff to provide point in time guidance and/or applicable resources to support safe patient care.

3. Competency Management: Leads ongoing assessment and evaluation of practice. Responsible to develop, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate competency assessment process to assure the delivery of safe patient care.

4. Education:

• Assesses issues, trends, and data to identify practice gaps and educational opportunities within the organization.  Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs according to the principles of adult learning to close the identified gap or opportunity.  

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize a variety of teaching/learning methodologies. 

5. Quality and Process Improvement/Change Management: 

• Acts as a change agent within all settings. Works with others to identify problems and solutions, develops goals for change processes, applies improvement processes to effect practice change, monitors effectiveness and progress throughout practice change, assists to sustain change.  

• Encourages, facilitates and participates in research, and evidence-based practice in patient care settings including the dissemination of findings.

6. Collaborative Partnership: Engages in collaborative relationships within and external to the organization to promote patient safety and population health within the community.

7. Professional role development/performance: Identifies and develops strategies to facilitate a continuous process of learning for staff to achieve professional role competence and growth. Supports staff in role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and mastery to advance from novice to expert in their profession.  Promotes and integrates the science of the NPD specialty to continuously improve practice, maintain competency and contribute to the GHS mission, vision, values and strategic plan.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing is required within five years of hire date.

Work Experience:
REQUIRED 3-4 years of relevant RN experience
DESIRED 1 year nursing management experience.

License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Unit/Department Specific

OSHA Category:
Category II - Some (but not all) employees in this job title may have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials, usually by location or specific departments.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary: 

This unique department is comprised of small specialty groups of highly skilled experts that support patient care throughout the hospital.  Bozeman Health nursing pool is where nurses are scheduled and work in a variety of departments as well as have the opportunity to cross train and support specialty departments. This nursing pool values professionalism teamwork and accountability. 

The registered nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care patient/family education and transition of care. The RN will function within the Bozeman Health standards of care which include accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communication all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN possesses excellent communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Knowledge of electronic health record operating systems
• Minimal 2 year experience with inpatient nursing.
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area. (May include for example TNCC, PALS, ENPC)

Essential Job Functions:

•     Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)

•     Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)

•     Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                           

•     Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)

•     Implements the identified plan of care

•     Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

•     Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

•     Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice

•     Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations

•     Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues

•     Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice

•     Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

•     Integrates research findings into practice                                              

•     Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                            
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Two hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually
• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper acute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                            
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Two hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually
• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper acute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                            
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Two hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually
• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper acute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Number of Job Openings Available:

Date Posted:

Department:

Shift:

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

Union Contract:

Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary:

Key Position Details:

• No weekends--No major holidays
• Typical schedule is M-F, 8-4:30pm.
• Position is for an outpatient primary group counselor, providing group and individual sessions
• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient/Family Assessment:
  • Screen for admission to addiction services.
  • Participates in comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment of patient.
  • Assesses family dynamics and implications for successful treatment.
  • Addresses educational needs of patients and families and assigns appropriate work.
• Facilitate group, individual and family therapy.
• Treatment Planning:
  • Referrals to internal and external services.
  • Promoting family involvement in treatment.
  • Provide appropriate education to patient and family.
  • Discharge planning.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Sciences required and
• 2 to 5 years Adolescent Only: in treatment program working with adolescents. required
• 0 to 2 years At time of hire must sign a statement attesting to at least 2 years of freedom from a chemical use problem, immediately preceding their hire required
• 0 to 2 years experience in family dynamics and treatment issues with family required
• 0 to 2 years Adolescent Only: 30 hours of adolescent development training required
• 2 to 5 years experience in a treatment program preferred
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required Upon Hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 30 Days

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Number of Job Openings Available:

Date Posted:

Department:

Shift:

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

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Weekend Rotation:

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Key Position Details:

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Cleans hard floors and carpets throughout the facility.
  • Utilizes large auto scrubber and buffer machines to maintain hard floors.
  • Cleans and vacuums carpets to eliminate the build up of soil and stains.
• Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects all areas of heath care facility.
  • Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms, operating rooms, exam rooms, treatment rooms, care centers and public areas.
  • Cleaning tasks including dusting, mopping, emptying trash, changing bed linen, vacuuming, operating auto scrub machine to clean floors and others.
  • Potential and actual safety hazards are identified and reported.
  • Reports building items, furnishings, and equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• May perform room set up within the facility.
  • May transport items such as tables, chairs and other items to locations of events.
• Collects and transports solid and infectious waste within the health care facility.
• Utilizes hospital equipment and supplies in a safe and effective manner.
  • Keeps cleaning cart organized, clean and stocked.
  • Keeps cleaning closets organized and clean.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• 0 to 2 years of hard floor or carpet cleaning experience preferred and
• 0 to 2 years of environmental services experience preferred

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider required within 6 months of hire; (NRP recertification required every 2 years)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring Series Certificate of Completion (or equivalent AWHONN approved course) required within 6 months of hire (Not required if a Lactation RN) (FHM recertification required every 2 years)
• American Heart Association ACLS required within 1 year of hire (Not required if a Lactation RN)
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing
• Two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire
• If Lactation RN: Certification in lactation consulting/counseling (CLC, IBCLC)
• Preferred: One year labor and delivery experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                                 
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. 

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                            
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Two hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually
• Stroke Competency:
  • Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyper acute and acute stroke
  • Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stoke) education within one year of hire
  • Participates in one hour annually of cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Number of Job Openings Available:

Date Posted:

Department:

Shift:

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

Union Contract:

Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary:

Key Position Details:

.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks), every other Sunday night shift.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions.
  • Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately.
  • Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information.
  • Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy
• Provides for safe/effective management and monitoring of all forms of mechanical ventilation.
  • Provides mechanical ventilatory support safely and effectively to meet objectives identified by the provider and/or protocols.
  • Demonstrates competency in operation and troubleshooting of ventilators.
  • Identifies best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface, makes recommendations to provider as appropriate.
  • Assess readiness to wean, recognizes failure to wean and documents findings.
  • Provides invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation by bag/valve device, weaning assessment, respiratory mechanics and waveform analysis, non-traditional modes and techniques.
  • Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
  • Negotiates decisions within own scope of practice and in the best interest of the patient.
  • Collaborates with nurses and providers to assure respiratory goals are not in conflict with other aspects of patient care.
• • Provides disease management education to patients and families.
  • Recognizes opportunity to increase patient knowledge of disease management and/or coping skills.
  • Reinforces positive patient behaviors and skills during treatment interactions.
  • Possesses and shares knowledge of asthma self-management and COPD education.
  • Educates patient on inhaler techniques, peak flow monitoring asthma and COPD education to achieve patient compliance for self-administration.
  • Educates patient on diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing techniques to alleviate dyspnea.
• Conducts diagnostic testing and analysis.
  • Completes necessary tests to assist in the medical management of the patient.
  • Demonstrates competency in technique and technology to meet standards.
  • Possesses clinical knowledge of interpretation of results and acts accordingly.
  • Complies with policy and procedure as well as processing of report.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program required or
• Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program or other health science related program preferred
• 0 to 2 years in a critical care setting required and
• 0 to 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist preferred
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice required as required by location of employment and
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required as required by location of employment and
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required and
• ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred within 180 Days and
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization - Multisource required required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days or
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required required at sites providing neonatal care within 180 Days
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred and

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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Key Position Details:

• Will support the Med/Surg Unit
• The work schedule will be every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday with every 6th weekend rotation.
• Working hours- 8am-4:30PM
• Free clinical Supervision for Social Work licensure.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
  • Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.
  • Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care.
  • Provides support and counseling to patients and families.
  • Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs.
• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
  • Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.
  • Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward.
  • Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan.
  • Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.
  • Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
  • Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family.
  • Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.
• May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions.
  • Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission.
  • Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals.
• May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management.
  • Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required or
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a acute care setting preferred
• 2 to 5 years social work experience preferred
• Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required or
• Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in Hospice and Home Health
• Care Management Certification for positions in Care Management within 2 years of hire required. Any current employee will need to complete certifications requirements by 12-31-2024 or at the earliest date when certification work experience requirements have been met.

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently