The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Shift Specifics: Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Full Time, Variable Shifts Additional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings, nights and weekends Ortho Unit Info and Fun Facts: The Ortho floor of Med Surg is a 45 bed unit(the biggest in the care site) that specializes in caring for a variety of both medical and surgical patients. We provide inpatient care to patients with multiple diagnoses including sepsis, diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac-tele monitored, infectious, kidney, and liver diseases. We also offer surgical care for pre/ post orthopedic surgeries, general surgeries such as bowel resections/ ostomies, pre/post laparoscopic procedure, bladder surgeries, and plastics. Caregivers utilize the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Fast paced atmosphere, great learning environment, Team Nursing Model, and a very involved Unit Council The Team nursing Model is based on philosophy in which groups of professional and non- professional nursing personnel work together to identify, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive client-centered care. A list of new Innovative changes or devices for patient care used on your unit: A variety of lifts are used to assist our patients with mobility—including 10 rooms with ceiling lifts and one with a bariatric lift, sit to stand lifts, and more. Unit touring is encouraged and available via appointment. Registered Nurse Scope Of Practice: As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to: Assess, recognize, and address patients psychological and physical needs. Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind. Communicate compassionately and effectively. Assist in developing individualized treatment plans. Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines. Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs- Participate in clinical team conferences. Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures. Hospital Information: St. Vincent Regional Hospital delivers compassionate, quality care to the people of Montana and Northern Wyoming, as it has for more than 115 years. In addition to 11 primary care clinics in and around the Billings area, we offer a number of progressive specialty services. St. Vincent even has a special “hospital within a hospital” just for children, St. Vincent Children’s Healthcare. St. Vincent is part of Intermountain Health, a nonprofit faith-based health system that includes hospitals, physician clinics, home health, hospice, mental health and safety-net services. Living In Billings, MT: Montana's largest city, with a metro population of 110,000, Billings is growing quickly and strong economically. Plus, adventure and fun are everywhere you look. Magnificent Yellowstone National Park and historic Little Bighorn Battlefield are a short drive away. Billings TrailNet offers 45 miles of multi-use trails and 25 miles of street bike lanes. Arts and culture also abound with the Billings Symphony, Montana Blues Festival, Alberta Bair Theatre, Montana Fair, and more. Enjoy great local restaurants, farmer's markets and many award-winning microbreweries. Catch a minor league Billings Mustangs baseball or Billings Bulls hockey game. Golfers, boaters, rock climbers, campers, hunters, skiers, trout fishermen and snowmobile enthusiasts will also love living here. Billings boasts a four-seasons climate with year-round sunshine and stunning mountain vistas. Add in affordable homes and good schools, and Billings has a one-of-a-kind lifestyle with work balance that appeals to many. Check out these videos to hear from some of our great caregivers; Culture Training and Development
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees