RN - Extended Care

Job Title: RN – Extended Care (Travel)
Department: Extended Care – Unit 1
Location: Miles City, MT
Duration: 13 Weeks

• Shift Length: 12 Hours
• Hours per Week: 36

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Position Overview
The Registered Nurse – Extended Care provides comprehensive, patient-centered care focusing on the total individual, including physical, psychological, cultural, and social needs. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while acting as a resident advocate and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Assessment

• Perform holistic assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Monitor and evaluate patient/resident conditions continuously
• Incorporate diagnostic data (labs, imaging) into care planning
• Identify risks related to nutrition, function, and safety

Care Planning & Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Set priorities and adjust care plans based on patient needs
• Delegate tasks appropriately to care team members

Clinical Duties

• Administer medications and IV therapies per policy
• Manage urgent/emergent care situations
• Ensure compliance with CMS and Medicare documentation standards

Patient Education & Discharge Planning

• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery
• Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care
• Document patient education and outcomes

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise and support CNA staff
• Act as a role model and maintain professional standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

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Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (state of practice)
• BLS – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)
• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting, standing, patient handling)

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 lbs)
• Patient handling and mobility assistance required
• Strong documentation and communication skills