RN (.6) - Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Inpatient Psychiatric Services at Billings Clinic’s main campus. Under general supervision, the RN uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and theoretical and clinical skills to promote and maintain health. The RN incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards, supports quality outcomes, and is accountable for the quality of nursing care. The role directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism. This is a part-time position at 0.60 FTE, equal to 48 hours every two weeks. The shift varies. The starting wage is $38.91–$61.21, depending on experience. The position may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on incentive, relocation assistance, and tuition loan repayment. Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings, Montana. It has more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers, and includes a multispecialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. The organization is Magnet-designated and describes its culture as emphasizing teamwork, kindness, safety, and courage. Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees working at least 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree or nursing diploma.
Associate- or diploma-prepared RNs with fewer than five years of RN experience hired into this position must commit to completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree within four years of hire; Billings Clinic may provide financial assistance.
Experience in medical, surgical, or psychiatric services, or the ability to successfully complete a training program.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification within 60 days of hire.
Registered Nurse license at hire.

Responsibilities

Use a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices to incorporate the nursing process into goal-directed patient care plans.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to carry out care plans appropriate to patients’ needs.
Ensure patient medical records are complete, accurate, and timely, following documentation guidelines and departmental policies and procedures.
Follow Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices; identify problems and safety issues and initiate appropriate action.
Maintain appropriate skills and knowledge in equipment, pharmacology, and laboratory values relevant to the area and patients’ disease processes or physiological status.
Use evidence-based practice supported by nursing research within the specialty area.
Apply performance-improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient or resident care.
Incorporate the Magnet Model to transform the work environment and quality of nursing care.
Take responsibility for professional growth and development and meet system and departmental educational requirements.
Communicate collaboratively, supportively, and caringly with patients’ families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Consider the appropriateness of care in light of each patient population’s specific needs.