Registered Nurse Billings Rheumatology Clinic

Intermountain Health

6d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible 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 members of the health team. Clinic RNs are key members of a care delivery team led by a physician and apply specialized knowledge and skills to 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. This position serves patients in a rheumatology clinic and includes clinical triage and symptom management; coordination of specialty therapies and infusions; medication refill management and monitoring; patient education and care coordination; prior authorization support and specialty medication workflows; provider support for physicians and advanced practice providers; and continuity of care for complex rheumatology patients. The role is based at Yellowstone Medical Center in Billings, Montana. It is full time, with 40 budgeted hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be discussed during interviews. The hourly pay range is $35.22–$53.29, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

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.
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 laws and 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 improving patient outcomes.
Ability to meet the physical and communication demands of the role, including reading information and labels; communicating with and hearing patients, providers, and visitors; using manual dexterity and computer equipment; transferring or assisting patients; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling supplies or equipment; walking; and standing for extended periods.
Regular attendance on site during scheduled business hours or shifts.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to patients according to established standards and procedures.
Obtain patient consent for care and protect patient confidentiality.
Obtain and document health histories, chief complaints, 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.
Consult or refer to physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve patient problems and concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document 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.
Perform clinical triage and patient symptom management.
Coordinate specialty therapies and infusions.
Manage medication refills and monitoring, and support prior authorizations and specialty medication workflows.
Provide patient education, care coordination, and continuity of care for complex rheumatology patients.
Support physicians and advanced practice providers.