Master Registered Nurse JD0320.pdf

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STATE OF MONTANA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Montana state government is an equal opportunity employer. The State shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Position Number: Various

Location: Boulder Department: DPHHS

Division and Bureau: Intensive Behavior Center

Job Overview: The Intensive Behavior Center (IBC) is an intensive, short-term treatment facility for individuals who have intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental illnesses. IBC provides an environment for building healthy, effective, and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge.

This position performs nursing assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation for adult clients in the facility.

Major Duties or Responsibilities:

A. Client Care 55%

• Admits clients to the Intensive Behavior Center in accordance with state statutes and facility policies.

• Completes and records initial and subsequent nursing assessment of each client’s physical and mental status according to facility format and policy using interview, observation skills, and physical assessment techniques and communicates findings verbally and/or via written documentation.

• Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the client and other members of the healthcare team.

• Intervenes during psychiatric emergencies/patient crisis using nonverbal, verbal, physical, and mechanical techniques in accordance with facility policy.

• Assists physician with diagnostic procedures, treatment regimes, and client examinations according to standards of practice.

• Responds to medical emergencies using skills of rapid assessment; directs and provides emergency interventions to stabilize client’s condition.

• Participates with providers in developing a client plan of care and acts to implement as directed.

• Receives and transcribes verbal and written provider’s orders according to established policy standards to ensure accurate treatment of clients.

• Administers medications and medical treatments as prescribed.

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• Updates plan of care based on nursing assessment which identifies specific measurable goals, objectives and interventions in accordance with facility policies and state law to ensure individualized treatment.

• Coordinates and provides individual health related counseling based on standards of nursing practice.

B. Charge Nurse Duties 35%

• Authorizes, monitors, and accurately documents the use of mechanical restraints and seclusion based on sound clinical judgment in accordance with facility policy to ensure the provision of client safety, dignity, and least restrictive environment.

• Provides direction of nursing care to include Licensed Practical Nurses and Psychiatric Aides.

• Teaches basic medical and psychiatric nursing skills and interventions to treatment program personnel utilizing formal and informal teaching techniques to promote knowledge and skill development.

C. Professional Development 10%

• Contributes to the development standards related to client care and nursing procedure through participation on facility committees and assigned task groups.

• Participates in professional development activities and continuing educational programs to ensure currency in nursing practices and trends.

• Adheres to the nurse practice act of Montana and all laws and rules governing the practice of registered nurses to maintain high standards of care and current licensure.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Nursing Services positions primarily work on treatment units and in clinic settings. These positions are involved in the treatment of persons who pose unpredictable and physically aggressive behavior requiring staff intervention and possible risk of injury to staff. Employees in these positions are expected to assist with client crisis interventions.

These positions are also involved in the evaluation and treatment of persons with histories of serious behavioral and criminal acts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work:

• Knowledge of nursing, medications, and treatment planning.

• Knowledge of client’s rights regarding medical treatment.

• Knowledge of current psychopharmacology.

• Skill in the use of the basic instruments and equipment of the nursing profession.

• Ability to plan and implement appropriate nursing care interventions.

• Ability to perform accurate and thorough work.

• Ability to provide client assessment and appropriate documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to analyze, assemble, and organize information.

• Ability to proficiently utilize technology related to client care information systems

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Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university degree in nursing.

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana or eligible to obtain Montana licensure.

• Three years of job related work experience.

• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

Special Requirements:

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Safety Responsibilities:

1. Complies with the Department’s Safety Program as outlined in its Workplace Safety Policy;

2. Observes all safety rules and applies accident prevention principles while performing duties;

3. Reports all workplace accidents or injuries to the supervisor or designee.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Signatures My signature below indicates the statements in the job description are accurate and complete.

Heather Zufelt Psychiatric APRN 3/13/2020

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Rebecca de Camara Senior-Level Manager 3/13/2020

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Human Resources Review

Job Code Title: Registered Nurse 2 Job Code Number: J1E012

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FLSA Exempt FLSA Non-Exempt

Telework Available Telework Not Available

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Human Resources:

Travis House Human Resources Partner 3/13/2020

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