Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Days

Great Falls Hospital; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Hospital in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care to patients in a medical/surgical unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in critical care or progressive care nursing, along with a nursing degree and Montana RN licensure.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, operating medical equipment, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. This position promises a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care or Progressive Care Nursing required.
• Current State of Montana RN Licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines for effective patient care.
• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge.

Skills

Use of basic office equipment

Operate advanced medical equipment

Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures

Pediatric experience

Education

Degree from a Nursing Program

Tools

IV pumps

A-lines

Ventilatory support

Cardiac telemetry

Job description

Overview

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, enabling more personalized care and stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on the medical/surgical unit.
• Offer physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients and their families.
• Care for a broad patient population including pediatrics, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis, and various surgical services.
• Assess patients with potential deteriorating conditions and apply skilled assessment and intervention tools as needed.
• Operate advanced medical equipment and care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines, multiple IVs, and patients requiring short-term ventilation support.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.
• Interact with patients and significant others while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Act as a clinical leader and assist with precepting staff.
• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge, including discharge planning, and give direction to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Housekeeping Staff, and Dietary Staff.
• Receive direction from Providers, Charge Nurse, and Chief Nursing Officer.

Qualifications

Education

Degree from a Nursing Program.

Experience

Practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care or Progressive Care Nursing is required.

License/Certifications

• Current State of Montana RN Licensure
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• EPNC, TNCC certification preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Use of basic office equipment; use of multiple IV pumps; operate advanced medical equipment including A-lines, invasive lines, chest tubes, ventilatory support (noninvasive and invasive), basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation.
• Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures; Pediatric experience preferred.

Notice of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

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

• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• Health and immunizations screening

Wage

To comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, wage offers are calculated based upon multiple criteria, including job classification, internal equity, skills, experience, and duties/responsibilities.

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. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice. We are committed to recruiting contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, pursuing advancement, and working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents in 17 local counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers, achieved through a culture of integrity and safety, evidence-based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, a great work environment, and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, with close access to world-class fishing and boating on the Missouri River and nearby lakes and rivers. It is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We support a fun, collaborative work environment and a healthy work/life balance. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic, impactful team in a family-friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital may be for you.

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.