RN, Hospital SWAT (0.9 FTE) - Billings at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana

Job Description:

The RN SWAT role's primary function is to assist the PACU RN, acting as the second RN in the PACU when there are late or emergent OR cases cases that are done at night. The SWAT RN reports initially to PACU at the beginning of the shift. The SWAT RN may be paged to go back to PACU at any time if an OR case arises during the shift. Secondary priorities are to float to the inpatient units and act as an RN resource to assist with any patient care tasks including but not limited to admissions, discharges, declining patients, medication passes, answering call lights, assisting with weights and vital signs, etc. The SWAT RN also serves as a resource to offer breaks to employees in areas such as 1:1 sitters, Avasys video monitor clerk, the telemetry clerk and any other areas that 1 person is responsible for duties without a secondary person directly available. In addition to the SWAT role, the RN will work occasional shifts on the Med/Surg units. Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.


Essential Job Functions
Essential skills include flexibility in changing roles and directions during their shift, ability to function, make decisions, and prioritize responsibilities in a busy environment; communicating to floor staff, AODs, Charge Nurses, and to PACU staff to identify where needs and acuities are greatest. Able to train with our Vascular Access Device team on the ultrasound guided IV machine and assist in starting IV's during the night shift. Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients. Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures. Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action. Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status. Utilizes evidence based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care. Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements. Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient's families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team. Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient. Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.