Radiology Nurse

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana, is seeking a Radiology Nurse to join the Radiology Administration. Under supervision, you will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients and coordinate with the care team.

This is a full-time position with Day, Evening, and Weekend shifts. Starting wage is DOE with a potential $20,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and tuition loan repayment.

Qualifications

• RN license required at hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for patient care.
• Maintains accurate patient records per guidelines and policies.
• Adheres to safety standards and participates in quality improvement.
• Communicates effectively with families and interdisciplinary team.
• Performs duties to support mission and patient safety.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred within 4 years of hire

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Radiology Nurse

RADIOLOGY ADMINISTRATION (BILLINGS CLINIC 2950 10TH AVE N BUILDING)

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Shift: Day, Evening, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.75 = 60 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE:$38.91 - $61.21

This position may be eligible for a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus, Tuition Loan Repayment, and Relocation Assistance.

Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BSN. Completion of a BSN within 4 years of hire is required for candidates with fewer then 5 years of Registered Nursing experience. Candidates with 5 (five) or more years of Registered Nursing experience may waive this requirement.

Experience

• Experience in critical care, conscious sedation, interventional radiology, angiography and nuclear medicine experience desirable

Certifications and Licenses

• ACLS and PALS certification required
• Required to complete 4 hours of annual training per year for comprehensive stroke certification requirements.
• NIHSS training is required
• RN license at hire

Or 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.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.