Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Provides direct patient care to medical/surgical/cardiovascular patients needing advanced monitoring. Required to operate advanced medical equipment including use of central lines including A-lines, multiple IV’s balloon pumps, Impella pumps, and patients requiring Ventilation Support, or Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.  As well as care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit. Has ability to assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Acts as a clinical leader and assists with precepting staff. Provides direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care including discharge planning. Gives direction to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, Dietary Staff. Receives direction from Providers, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Chief Nursing Officer.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited RN Degree Nursing Program, required

EXPERIENCE

• Practice in and advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care Nursing including cardiovascular surgery, required.
• Impella and/or other cardiac balloon pumps and CRRT experience, preferred
• 1-2 years of Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current State of Montana RN Licensure
• BLS, ACLS required. 
• Complete PALS courses within 6 months of hire and renewal as required. 
• EPNC, TNCC certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures. 
• Use of basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines, Invasive lines, cardiac balloon pumps Chest tubes, patients requiring
• Ventilatory Support and those on CRRT.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies approximately halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour travel time of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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Experience

Required

• Practice in and advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care Nursing including cardiovascular surgery, required.

Preferred

• 1 - 2 years: Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Impella and/or other cardiac balloon pumps and CRRT experience, preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
• Registered Nurse

Preferred

• Pediatric Adv Life Sup