Travel Nurse RN - House Supervisor
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Essential Job Functions: Coordinates admission and transfer of patients appropriately applying InterQual criteria, makes rounds on all nursing units and assists with activities related to patient care, arranges for emergency surgery, interprets and follows hospital policies and procedures, promotes intra-departmental cooperation, provides services of other departments in their absence, completes training to follow protocol for organ donation, assigns unit staffing and assesses/monitors unit based productivity.

Promotes the goals and philosophy of Bozeman Health, acts as leader, role model, mentor and innovator, promotes team building, creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive attitude as well as a calm environment and is courteous and helpful to patients, co-workers, visitors and physicians.

Monitors unit activities, responds to customer concerns that cannot be resolved by the charge nurse/department staff, assures adequate staffing with knowledge of patient needs and unit standards, acts as liaison between physician and patient care team, activates medical staff chain of command when indicated, and exercises authority for staff disciplinary action as needed.

Refers to policy manual for specific instructions and guidelines, follows established policies and procedures, and adheres to the standards of the job description and overall philosophy of Bozeman Health.

Complies with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke.

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.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.

Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.

Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

American Heart Association BLS.

American Heart Association ACLS.

Three (3) years experience clinic or acute care experience.

Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

American Heart Association PALS.

Trauma Nursing Care Coordinator.

Five (5) years clinical nursing experience; previous supervisory/management experience.

On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.

Makes rounds on all nursing units and assists with activities related to patient care.

Arranges for emergency surgery, interprets and follows hospital policies and procedures.

Promotes intra-departmental cooperation, provides services of other departments in their absence, completes training to follow protocol for organ donation.

Assigns unit staffing and assesses/monitors unit based productivity.

Do not submit candidates living less than 90 miles from facility.

Facility reserves the right to cancel three (3) shifts per 13-week contract in the event of low census or other unforeseen circumstances.