RN Hospital (per diem) - Recovery Room

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

10d•$39 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse (RN) for their Recovery Room (PACU) at Billings Clinic Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work in an outstanding quality of care environment with interesting cases, advanced technology, and educational opportunities. Billings Clinic is recognized internationally for its Magnet® Recognition and values kindness, safety, and courage. The clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system with a 304-bed hospital. This position is per diem, meaning it is on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

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.
Two (2) years Med Surg experience required if no previous experience in Recovery Room or Critical Care
ACLS certification required
RN licensure at hire
An equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

PALS preferred or to be obtained within one year of employment

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.
Considers the appropriateness of care based on the population-specific needs of the patient.