Diagnostic Imaging - Registered Nurse

Company: Community Medical Center
Location: Arlee
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

This is a full time (0.8 - 1.0 Status), variable shift Registered Nurse Position in the Diagnostic Imaging department.
The RN utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of patients from admission to the department through discharge or transfer. Provides expert care and education to patients in the interventional radiology setting, acts as a patient advocate, leader, and mentor for assistive personnel. The RN is knowledgeable in interventional radiology nursing procedures, disease processes, interventions, and pharmacological agents.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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• RN licensure in the State of Montana or other compact state
  
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (will permit ACLS within 4 weeks of hire)
  
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, or Critical Care (ICU/CCU)
  
• Demonstrated ability (applicable experience) in provide nursing care in all Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Department modalities: flouro OR, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and general Fluoroscopy.
  
• Experience in the administration of Moderate Sedation and recovery of post sedation patients
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
    
  • Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) and/or Certification in Cardiac Cath Lab or Critical Care
    
  • Current qualification of moderate sedation course/competency
    
  • Experience, knowledge, and skills for interventions for cardiovascular complications
    
  • Critical thinking skills to anticipate and prevent deterioration in patient stability during and after procedures.
    
  • Experience in assisting with set up of invasive lines such as Arterial Lines
    
    ON-CALL AND WEEKEND REQUIREMENT: On-call every third (3rd) weekend and 2-3 weekday evenings/nights.
    CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.
    -COVID-19 Update: -Community Medical Center is hiring top talent but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
    -Employees may meet this requirement by providing proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the three COVID-19 vaccines (manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson). -Employees are considered fully vaccinated if they are at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.
    This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law -39-2-205-39-2-211.

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