Registered Nurse: Medical Oncology Clinic

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You can make a difference as a part of our region's largest health care system, based locally in Billings, Montana. Join our amazing team with a focus on safe, high quality care and an excellent patient experience. Billings Clinic is here to take care of our community and region. We look forward to meeting you. 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. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
4 Year / Bachelor’s degree in nursing within 4 years of hire
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required
Current Montana or Wyoming state license as a registered nurse required
Billings Clinic policies and procedures both organizational and departmental
Billings Clinic Code of Business Conduct
Billings Clinic Corporate Compliance Program
HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
Regulatory standards (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.)
Computers and electronic applications
Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice
American Nurses’ Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
Patient safety standards
Interpersonal communication
Collection and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and goals.
Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
Utilize time management concepts or to maximize time effectively
Work effectively with interdisciplinary care team
Assure attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient/resident care problems and dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
Respond calmly and professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments
Lift, push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations
May be required to float to other clinic areas for varying periods of time
Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure

Responsibilities

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Utilizes a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices, supported by nursing research.
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.
Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates/triages and documents safe patient care consistent with Billings Clinic and departmental values/goals, policies, and procedures.
Adheres to Billings Clinic and departmental safety standards, policies and practices.
Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
Maintains appropriate departmental skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient 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 patients and/or families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.