Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit - RNPCU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit provides comprehensive nursing care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients within a medical/surgical or progressive care setting. This role includes delivering physical, emotional, spiritual, and culturally appropriate care while monitoring for potential patient deterioration. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and functions with minimal supervision while adhering to established clinical policies and procedures. Anticipated patient populations may include, but are not limited to: Pediatrics Pre- and post-PCI care Pacemaker and revascularization patients Carotid endarterectomy and thoracotomy Congestive heart failure (CHF) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Renal failure Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) Sepsis A broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Experience in an advanced medical/surgical unit required
- Recent Progressive Care or Critical Care nursing experience required
- Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
Nice To Haves
- EPNC and TNCC preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care from admission through discharge, including discharge planning
- Monitor and assess patients for changes in condition and intervene appropriately
- Operate advanced medical equipment and manage patients with: Central and arterial lines Chest tubes Nasogastric tubes Continuous bladder irrigation Multiple IV infusions Short-term invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support
- Deliver care to general medical and surgical inpatient populations
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Maintain professional nursing standards in all patient interactions
- Act as a clinical leader and assist with staff precepting and mentoring
- Provide direction and supervision to RN, LPN, CNA, housekeeping, and dietary staff
- Follow established policies and procedures with minimal supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
