Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit PRN 1

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Shift Details & Pay

This is a PRN position for the night shift – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. PRN 1 is a base wage + 10% differential. The RN must work 5 shifts per 8‑week schedule plus 5 additional shifts per year for a total of 18 shifts per year.

Hourly rate: $33.38 – $79.73 (actual rate depends on experience).

Scope of Practice

• Assess, recognize and address patients’ psychological & physical needs
• Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind
• Communicate compassionately and effectively
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines
• Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs
• Participate in clinical team conferences
• Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN degree* from an accredited program required within 4 years of hire unless 15 years of acute care service has been demonstrated.
• Failure to obtain a BSN within this time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. (Note: Nurses employed on or before 1 Sep 2014 with only an ASN/ADN are exempt; nurses hired 2 Sep 2014‑15 Apr 2019 have 5 years/60 months to obtain a BSN.)
• Current State of Montana RN license
• BLS certification upon hire
• ACLS required within 9 months of hire
• PALS required within 9 months of hire
• TNCC within 12 months of hire – must maintain TNCC/ATCN or equivalent recognized by ACS

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification in area of practice

Key Competencies & Physical Requirements

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient‑focused outcomes.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, government regulations and professional journals.
• Write reports and effectively present information to managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Perform basic arithmetic and data interpretation (e.g., rates, ratios, percentages, bar graphs).
• Solve practical problems and apply common‑sense understanding to instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Regular attendance required; work during scheduled shifts.
• Ongoing need to see, read labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent verbal communication with patient care providers, patients and visitors.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment; frequent use of computer and typing for documentation.
• Lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, carry supplies and equipment (often heavy items).
• Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Stand or remain stationary for extended periods as needed.

Location

St. James Hospital – Butte, Montana

Benefits

We care about your well‑being—mind, body, and spirit—and provide a generous benefits package that covers programs fostering a sustainable culture of wellness, including opportunities to live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Notice

All positions are subject to close without notice.