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SalaryABOUT GREAT FALLS:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
Description of Position: Under direction from Providers and Nurse Manager the Dialysis Registered Nurse delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation specific to the treatment of the patient through dialysis therapy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Hospital Dialysis Nurses provide care for adult patients new to dialysis or those with ESRD already with established care. Nurses perform both Hemodialysis, Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy, and Peritoneal Dialysis. Dialysis Nurses gives direction to LPN, CNA, Dialysis Technicians. Receives direction from Providers, Nurse Manager and Chief Nursing Officer.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement patient care plans related to Dialysis. Prepares, administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a Registered Nurse. Educates patients on Dialysis related procedures, medications and conditions. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs. Changes dialysis catheter dressings, cannulates both fistulas and grafts, manages peritoneal dialysis per provider orders. Prepares equipment prior to dialysis per policy and aids providers during examination and treatment of patient. Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
EDUCATION: Nursing Program graduate.
EXPERIENCE: BLS and ACLS certification to be completed with 6 months of hire.
LICENSE: Montana RN.
SKILLS: Basic Nursing Principles and Procedures. Basic office skills. Cannulation of Fistula and Grafts. Accessing CVLs for Dialysis. Med/ Surgical Nursing 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, which includes:
- Criminal background check
- Drug Screening
- Health and Immunizations Screening
ABOUT GREAT FALLS:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
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.
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 - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.
Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.
