Nursing Extern - Winter 2026 (full-time) Temporary

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. 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! You can make a difference here. Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

Requirements

Completion of junior year of a baccalaureate nursing program OR Completion of the first year of an Associates degree nursing program
Must supply verification of course completion with current skills competency checklist and current enrollment
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Billings Clinic Corporate Compliance Program
Billings Clinic Code of Business Conduct
Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
Regulatory standards
Patient/resident care treatment, planning and assessment within scope of practice
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact with patients/residents, families, and physicians
Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit patient’s/resident’s cooperation and allay apprehensions
Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
Utilize time management concepts or maximize time effectively
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Professional conduct in dealing with difficult situations with co-workers, patients/residents and visitors
Resourcefulness in dealing with simple to moderate complexity requires ability to prioritize duties with assistance of nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and the department.
Performs patient care and treatments as directed and supervised by the licensed nurse. May receive Nursing Delegation as defined in Montana Board of Nursing Rules.
Assists patient/resident activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, ambulating and turning. Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature.
Measures, records and provides for patient/resident: intake of food and fluid which includes partial and total assistance with feedings; output from bodily functions/specified drainage devices and collects specimens as directed by the licensed nurse/physician.
Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.
Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient/resident, families, visitors, physicians, staff and others.
Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.