About the position
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006. You can make a difference here. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Responsibilities
- Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
- Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
- Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
- Utilizes evidence based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care.
- Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.
- Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
- Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient's families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate Degree, ASN
- ASN RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years after their hire date; Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance.
- Current Montana state license as Registered Nurse at hire.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification required; ACLS may be required in some units at hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree, BSN
- Clinical Nursing experience relevant to area of service.
- Demonstration of progressively more responsible duties and/or previous supervisory experience, preferred.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee wellness program
