RN, Hospital - Inpatient Ortho/Neuro (0.9 FTE, Straight Days)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is seeking an RN for their Inpatient Ortho/Neuro unit. This is a full-time position (0.9 FTE) with straight day shifts. The clinic is a Magnet®-designated organization, recognized for outstanding quality of care, advanced technology, and educational opportunities. Billings, Montana, offers a friendly, college community with abundant outdoor recreation and family activities. Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system, serving Montana, Wyoming, and the western Dakotas. It is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system with an integrated multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. The clinic values kindness, safety, and courage, and is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer.

Requirements

Minimum Associate Degree, ASN
Current Montana state license as Registered Nurse At hire
Healthcare Provider CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

ASN RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years after their hire date; Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance
Preferred Bachelors Degree, BSN
Nursing experience relevant to area of service
Demonstration of progressively more responsible duties and/or previous supervisory experience, preferred
ACLS certification preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based nursing practices, 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.
Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.
Utilizes evidence based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident 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 patient’s families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.