Registered Nurse Billings Cardiology Clinic

Intermountain Health•Billings, MT

6d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. In an outpatient clinic setting, the Clinic RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. Clinic RNs are pivotal members of a physician-led care delivery team, with specialized knowledge and skills for ambulatory care needs. The role includes prioritizing and triaging care, implementing standing orders and protocols, and performing procedures and therapies consistent with training and licensure. The RN provides general nursing care according to established standards and procedures; obtains consent and protects confidentiality; collects and documents health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and risk factors; and assesses disease conditions. The RN delivers care in accordance with practice guidelines, standards, and applicable laws and regulations; administers prescribed medications and treatments; monitors and documents progress and patient responses; and consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources. The RN also educates patients and families, documents care in medical records, participates in multidisciplinary improvement efforts, and tracks quality assurance and acute and chronic care management data. This is a full-time clinic position at the Billings Downtown Clinic Cardiology, scheduled for 40 hours weekly: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $35.22 to $53.29, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Benefits are eligible, and Intermountain describes its benefits package as covering programs intended to support employee well-being.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification.
At least one year of related experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting.
Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems and community resources, health care technology, equipment and supplies, state nursing law, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and composure and take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain a positive, caring attitude toward patients and demonstrate a strong work ethic and professionalism.
Critical-thinking skills within scope of practice, including population health management and improvement of patient outcomes.
Regular attendance on site during scheduled business hours or shifts.
Ability to read and see information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to verbally communicate and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues promptly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
Ability to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with patient transport and ambulation, obtain and distribute supplies and equipment, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience as an RN.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to patients according to established standards and procedures.
Obtain patient consent for care and maintain patient confidentiality.
Obtain and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assess disease conditions.
Provide care according to practice guidelines, standards of care, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Carry out prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
Refer to or consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Track quality assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.