RN Clinic - Columbus, Montana (.8 FTE)

Billings Clinic•Columbus, MT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, Montana. Working under general supervision, the RN uses the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and applies theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and evidence-based practices to promote and maintain patient health. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing care and oversees patient care plans while maintaining professionalism. The role includes providing nursing care in acute, swing bed, and emergency care settings in close collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will bring clinical expertise, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced rural healthcare setting. This is a 0.8 FTE position, equivalent to 64 hours every two weeks, with day and weekend shifts. It is full-time and non-exempt. Starting wage is $33.06–$42.07, depending on experience. The position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and tuition loan repayment. Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Its integrated organization includes a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Billings Clinic is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and welcoming workplace.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree in Nursing (two-year degree).
Current Montana Registered Nurse license at hire.
ACLS certification within six months of hire; must be obtained before working independently on the unit.
PALS certification within six months of hire; must be obtained before working independently on the unit.
TNCC certification within one year of hire.
BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to meet organizational and departmental requirements and maintain competency in applicable standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (four-year degree).
Experience in an acute-care or critical-access hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements and maintain competency in environmental, employee, patient-safety, and job-performance standards.
Use a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices to integrate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation into a goal-directed plan of care for each patient.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver patient-centered care that meets individual needs.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in medical records according to departmental policies and procedures.
Follow safety standards and proactively identify and address potential safety issues.
Maintain proficiency with relevant equipment, pharmacology, and interpretation of laboratory values pertinent to patient care.
Apply evidence-based practices informed by nursing research to specialty areas to enhance patient outcomes.
Use performance-improvement principles to assess and continually improve the quality of patient care.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and complete system and departmental education requirements.
Communicate supportively and caringly with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Provide care that is appropriate and sensitive to each patient’s population-specific needs.
Delegate assignments and tasks to CNAs and supervise their completion according to Billings Clinic policy.
Attend department trainings and meetings to stay informed about policies, procedures, and best practices.
Model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental or organizational needs.