RN Hospital Ip Obstetrics Nicu (.9 Fte)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Inpatient Obstetrics - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Billings Clinic Hospital. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to promote and maintain health, incorporating evidence-based practices, and taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care. The nurse will direct the plan of care while maintaining professionalism. Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system with over 4,700 employees, including more than 550 physicians and non-physician providers. It is an integrated organization with a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Billings Clinic is recognized nationally for its exceptional quality and is a Magnet®-designated organization for nursing excellence.

Requirements

Current Montana state license as a registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability to obtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date
At least one year of RN experience
Associate Degree (ASN) - Associate (or Diploma) RNs hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years of their date of hire.
Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
Regulatory standards (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.)
Computers and electronic applications
Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice
American Nurse’s Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
Patient safety standards
Interpersonal communication
Collection and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and goals.
Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
Utilize time management concepts and maximize time effectively
Work effectively with interdisciplinary care team
Give attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient/resident care problems and dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
Respond calmly and professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments
Lift, push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations
May be required to work on varied nursing units for varying periods of time
Practices within the scope of RN licensure

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years of hire
4 Year / Bachelors Degree (BSN)

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.