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Form of workREGISTERED NURSING OPERATIONS AND DUTIES
- Performs a variety of professional nursing services in compliance with the nurse practices act toward meeting the daily and special needs of the residents within a residential, clinical or institutional setting.
- Works closely with personnel in other departments to ensure the overall well being of the residents.
- Orders, prepares, checks dosages and administers or gives to authorized personnel for distribution of medications as directed by the physician.
- Takes and records the residents body temperature, pulse and respiration rates, reporting unusual symptoms to the resident's physician.
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative therapy.
- Routinely observes and reports on the condition of the residents.
- Performs professional nursing services such as administering enemas, irrigations, perineum care, lotion rubes, massages, first aid and changes dressings.
- Lifts and ambulates residents.
- Provides post mortem care.
- Maintains a variety of resident charts, records, assignments, summaries and reports.
- Assists with and/or directs routine and special staff scheduling.
- Prepares and reviews information posted to the resident's charts, records and reports.
- Consults with and interprets policies for personnel, residents, their relatives and others.
- Under direction of a physician, administers injections.
- Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
- Participates in the health team evaluations of the resident's needs and implementation of the treatment programs.
- Arranges and coordinates the services of other health care professionals.
- Attends, participates and directs daily report sessions and in service trainings.
- Trains, instructs and directs the work of nursing personnel.
- Performs the work of subordinate personnel in emergency situations.
Applicants for this position must be certified to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Montana; must have thorough knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of professional nursing; medical terminology and the effects of medication and treatment; supervisory principles and practices; and the ability to apply knowledge; supervise the work of others; maintain accurate medical charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; provide professional nursing care to aged and handicapped individuals; react well in emergency situations; direct, instruct and oversee the work of subordinate personnel; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Completion of an approved course in professional nursing, license to practice professional nursing in the state of Montana. Two years work experience in a similar health care setting affording the opportunity to demonstrate supervisory capabilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Gallatin County:
Located in a sweeping valley in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Gallatin County is the most populated and fastest growing county in scenic southwest Montana. The County Seat of Bozeman at large encompasses over 50,000 people, yet has a small town feel. Located in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting, it is close to world-class downhill skiing, blue ribbon trout streams, Yellowstone National Park and a multitude of other outdoor activities in the pristine nearby wilderness areas.
Gallatin County covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks and open ranch lands. Nearly half of all the land in Gallatin County is under public ownership by the Gallatin National Forest, the State of Montana, Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service.
Gallatin County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Yellowstone National Park (our first National Park) to lush farmland, and a growing economy of high-tech industries. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, ranchers, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Gallatin County's boundless opportunities.
Some of the many benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
To see all of our benefits, please click on the benefits tab.
As a condition of hire, pre-employment drug testing may be done.
NOTE: Must be willing to work in a smoke free campus.
Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction. Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Hours Available
