Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/PCU - Float

***RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE $25,000.00!***

**External candidates only.**

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :


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, Swan-Ganz lines, multiple IV's, hemodynamic monitoring, balloon pumps, NX Stage Dialysis machine, Impellas and/or patients requiring Ventilation Support. As well as care for general medical/surgical patients and PCU patient population. 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 and works collaboratively with: RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, Dietary Staff. Receives direction from Providers, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and Chief Nursing Officer.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited RN Degree Nursing Program
• Advanced training, education and experience in critical care nursing
• Experience in management of the post op surgical heart patient - CABG patient, Valve surgery patient, EVAR's, TEVARS

Experience:

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

Certifications :

• Current MT RN Licensure
• BLS, required
• ACLS, required.
• PALS, required or completed within 6 months of hire
• 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, chest tubes, patients requiring Ventilatory Support.

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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