WHO WE ARE:

Innovative Staffing is a premier staffing company in Montana. We connect certified nursing assistants to employment in award winning skilled nursing communities located in Missoula and the surrounding area. We offer rewarding opportunities for individuals in our float pool to work somewhere they love while building skills to learn and grow in their career.
By joining Innovative Staffing, you’ll work alongside skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to helping older adults and each other. If you’re looking for a refreshing change and a chance to provide high-quality care for older adults, reach out today to learn more about how to join our team!

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer to have experience in nursing in a long-term care facility or similar experience.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations, which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• RN will conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Registered Nurse will administer, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Charge nurse will participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• RN will rounds with health care provider.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• RN will conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.