Rn Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU provides expert nursing care in collaboration with the healthcare team, focusing on patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans. This role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN must ensure quality care for patients, including those experiencing stroke, and participate in ongoing education and professional development.

• Collect comprehensive patient data and perform thorough assessments.
• Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with expected outcomes.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and promote patient safety and health.
• Evaluate nursing practice and patient outcomes to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Comply with hospital policies, protocols, and guidelines, including stroke care standards.
• Complete required educational programs and competency validations.
• Provide leadership and contribute to the professional development of peers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Montana.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Competence in modified primary nursing practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

• Pediatric nursing experience.

• Must comply with all hospital policies and DNV requirements.
• On-time completion of all required education and registry requirements is mandatory.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours.
• On-call duties may be required to respond to urgent organizational or patient needs.
• Work involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations.
• Physical demands include frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, and fine motor skills.

• Variable shifts with a 0.9 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) status.
• Shift assignments may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and sustained attendance is required.