RN Hospital Surgery (.9)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Hospital Surgery Pre-Op/Post-Op unit at the Billings Clinic Main Campus. Under general supervision, the nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and theoretical and clinical skills to promote and maintain health. The role incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and quality outcomes, and is accountable for the quality of nursing care while directing the plan of care professionally. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position, equal to 72 hours every two weeks, on the day shift. The position is non-exempt. The starting wage is $38.91–$61.21, depending on experience. Relocation assistance and tuition loan repayment may be available. The role requires an associate degree or nursing diploma. Associate- or diploma-prepared RNs with fewer than five years of RN experience hired into this position must commit to completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree within four years of hire; Billings Clinic may provide financial assistance toward the cost. The nurse must also complete four hours of annual training for advanced orthopedic and spine certification requirements. A current Montana Registered Nurse license and Healthcare Provider CPR certification are required.

Requirements

At least a two-year associate degree; an associate degree or nursing diploma is accepted.
Associate- or diploma-prepared RNs with fewer than five years of RN experience hired into the position must commit to completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree within four years after hire.
Complete four hours of annual training for advanced orthopedic and spine certification requirements.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Current Montana state Registered Nurse license.

Responsibilities

Use a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices to incorporate the nursing process into goal-directed patient care plans.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to carry out a plan of care appropriate to patients’ needs.
Ensure patient medical records are complete, accurate, and entered promptly in accordance with patient condition, documentation guidelines, and departmental policies and procedures.
Follow Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices; anticipate and identify problems and safety issues and take appropriate action.
Maintain relevant skills and knowledge and properly use equipment, pharmacology, and laboratory values appropriate to the area and patients’ 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, supportively, and caringly with patients’ families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Consider the appropriateness of care based on patients’ population-specific needs.