RN, Hospital - Surgical Services

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

3d•$39 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position in Surgical Services at Billings Clinic offers an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding quality of care environment with advanced technology and educational opportunities. Billings Clinic is recognized internationally for its Magnet® Recognition and fosters a culture of kindness, safety, and courage. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide and direct patient care, incorporating evidence-based practices, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position is full-time, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Billings, Montana, provides a friendly community with great schools and abundant outdoor recreation.

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.
ACLS & PALS

Nice To Haves

Required to complete 4 hours of annual training per year for advanced orthopedic and spine certification requirements.

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.