Registered Nurse - ICU

POSITION OVERVIEW Provides direct patient care to medical / surgical patients needing advanced monitoring. Required to operate advanced medical equipment including use of central lines including A-lines, multiple IV's and patients requiring Ventilation Support. 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, and Chief Nursing Officer. EDUCATION Degree Nursing Program. EXPERIENCE Practice in an advance Medical / Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care Nursing is required. LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS Current State of Montana RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS required. PALS, 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.