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 IVs 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.