RN Hospital (Full-time/Columbus)

Billings Clinic•Columbus, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time position in Columbus, Montana. This role involves utilizing the full nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to promote and maintain patient health. The RN will integrate evidence-based nursing practices, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, and provide exceptional nursing care in acute, swing bed, and emergency settings. The ideal candidate will have clinical expertise, a dedication to patient-centered care, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rural healthcare environment. 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 recognized nationally for its exceptional quality and is a Magnet®-designated organization for nursing excellence.

Requirements

Two (2) Year / Associate’s Degree of Science in Nursing
Current Montana license as a Registered Nurse - At hire
BLS/Healthcare Provider

Nice To Haves

Four (4) Year / Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing
Preferable experience in acute care or critical access hospital setting
ACLS - Within 6 months of hire ~ Must obtain prior to working independently on the unit.
PALS - Within 6 months of hire ~ Must obtain prior to working independently on the unit.
TNCC - Within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

Meet all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements, maintaining competency in standards related to environment, employee and patient safety, and job performance.
Utilize a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices to integrate the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—into a goal-directed plan of care for each patient.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver patient-centered care that meets specific needs.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation in patient medical records, adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
Adhere to safety standards, proactively identifying and addressing potential safety issues with appropriate actions.
Maintain proficiency in using relevant equipment, understanding pharmacology, and interpreting laboratory values pertinent to patient care.
Integrate evidence-based practices supported by nursing research into specialty areas to enhance patient outcomes.
Apply performance improvement principles to continually assess and improve the quality of patient care.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, meeting all system and departmental educational requirements.
Demonstrate supportive and caring behaviors in communication with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Provide care that is appropriate and sensitive to the population-specific needs of each patient.
Delegate assignments and tasks to CNA with supervision to ensure patient care is completed according to Billings Clinic Policy.
Attend department trainings and meetings to stay informed on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.