RN, Hospital - Observation Unit (.9 FTE)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position (.9 FTE) in the Observation Unit at Billings Clinic Hospital. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide and promote health, incorporating evidence-based practices, and ensuring quality patient care. The Observation Unit is part of Billings Clinic, a large, integrated health system serving a wide geographic area. Billings Clinic is recognized internationally for its quality of care and nursing excellence, holding Magnet® Recognition since 2006. The position is located in Billings, Montana, a community offering a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation and family activities.

Requirements

RN license at hire
Associate (or Diploma) RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years after their hire date.
Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree

Nice To Haves

ACLS & PALS

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.