Provide direct care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on a Progressive Care/Step-Down unit, including post-op surgical, pre/post PCI, CHF, COPD, DKA, sepsis, PE, DVT, and renal failure patients
Operate advanced medical equipment and manage patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, multiple IVs, and patients requiring noninvasive or invasive ventilatory support including CPAP and BiPAP
Perform skilled patient assessments and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision, recognizing and responding to potentially deteriorating conditions
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including providers, charge nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary staff to ensure effective care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes
Manage common IV medications including Heparin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine (non-titrated), Lasix/Bumex, Amiodarone, and Dopamine (non-titrated)
Act as a clinical leader, assist with precepting staff, and provide coverage on the Medical-Surgical unit when staffing needs require
Required Qualifications
Current State of Montana RN Licensure
BLS and ACLS certification required
PALS certification required
Ability to perform basic cardiac telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
Proficiency with advanced medical equipment including A-lines, invasive lines, chest tubes, and ventilatory support devices
Knowledge of advanced nursing principles and procedures
Preferred Experience / Skills
ENPC and/or TNCC certification
Experience in post-heart catheterization care and post-operative vascular surgery patients
Pediatric nursing experience
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic Progressive Care environment managing a diverse and clinically complex patient population
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team setting with opportunities for clinical leadership and staff development