RN, Hospital Emergency Department (.9 FTE)

Billings Clinic • Billings, MT

6d • $39 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and theoretical and clinical skills to promote and maintain health. The RN incorporates evidence-based practices consistent with national standards and quality outcomes, assumes accountability for nursing care quality, and directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism. The role is in the Billings Clinic Hospital Emergency Department and is scheduled for 0.90 FTE, or 72 hours every two weeks. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

The nurse provides holistic, population-specific care from infancy through geriatrics; works with an interdisciplinary team; documents care accurately and promptly; follows safety standards and departmental policies; and uses relevant equipment, pharmacology knowledge, and laboratory values. The RN applies evidence-based and performance-improvement practices, supports the Magnet model, and takes responsibility for professional development and required education. The position may require working on different nursing units for varying periods.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing (ASN) or nursing diploma; associate- or diploma-prepared RNs hired into the role must complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree within four years of hire. Billings Clinic will provide financial assistance toward the cost.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Current Montana registered nurse license, or a compact nursing license with the ability to obtain a Montana RN license within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of customer-service techniques and Personal Service Excellence skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, OSHA, and patient safety standards.
• Computer and electronic application skills.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, planning, and assessment within scope of practice.
• Knowledge of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and patient safety standards.
• Ability to collect and analyze information to develop evidence-based plans of care with appropriate interventions and goals.
• Ability to communicate population-specific needs in care for patients from infant through geriatric age groups.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Attention to detail when planning and providing nursing care and resolving patient-care problems while handling frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally in difficult or emergency situations and adapt to varied workload assignments.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
• Resourcefulness in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• ACLS certification, or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Use a holistic, evidence-based nursing process to develop and carry out goal-directed plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to execute care plans appropriate to patients’ needs.
• Enter complete, accurate, and timely information in patient medical records according to documentation guidelines and departmental policies.
• Follow Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices; anticipate and identify problems or safety issues and take appropriate action.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of equipment relevant to the work area, pharmacology, and laboratory values related to 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 care and incorporate the Magnet Model into the work environment and nursing care.
• Take responsibility for professional growth and development and meet system and departmental education requirements.
• Communicate collaboratively and compassionately with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Adapt care to population-specific patient needs.
• Practice within the scope of RN licensure.
• Work on varied nursing units for varying periods when required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee wellness program
• Potential relocation reimbursement or tuition loan repayment
• Financial assistance toward completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree for associate- or diploma-prepared RNs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree