RN Clinic - Columbus, Montana (.8 FTE)

Billings Clinic; Montana; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Clinic RN in Columbus, Montana (.8 FTE) to deliver patient-centered nursing care in a rural clinic. You will perform assessments, administer medications, provide patient education, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Montana RN license, and certifications such as ACLS/PALS/TNCC/BLS as applicable. Starting wage is $33.06–$42.07 per hour with potential sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Two-year/Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse in good standing at time of hire.
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC and BLS at required timelines or as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care in a rural clinic setting.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, treatments, and collect diagnostic specimens.
• Conduct telephone and in-person triage, and coordinate care across appointments and referrals.
• Document care and communications in the EHR and support care transitions.

Education

Two Year / Associate’s Degree of Science in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing – Preferred

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. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

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. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

RN Clinic - Columbus, Montana (.8 FTE)

SBC CLINIC (STILLWATER BILLINGS CLINIC)

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Shift: Day, Weekends

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 0.80 = 64 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:$33.06 - 42.07

This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and tuition loan repayment

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care in a rural clinic environment. Working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across a range of patient needs and acuity levels. The Clinic RN supports patient access to care through in-clinic and telephone triage, care coordination, medication administration, clinical procedures, and patient education. This role requires adaptability, clinical judgment, and strong collaboration to support patients and families in a setting where specialty and ancillary services may be limited on-site. The RN promotes safe and quality care, contributing to a positive patient experience and the overall functioning of the clinic.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, Code of Business Conduct, and Service Excellence Standards.
• Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and regulatory standards related to safety and job performance.
• Utilizes a holistic, evidence-based approach to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to meet patient health needs across the continuum of care.
• Performs patient assessments, administers medications, provides treatments and procedures, and collects diagnostic specimens within the scope of practice.
• Provides age-appropriate patient education and instructions regarding health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Performs telephone and in-person triage, evaluates symptoms, and provides patient guidance using clinical protocols, critical thinking, and provider input.
• Coordinates patient care, appointments, referrals, specialty consultations, and follow-up needs to support continuity of care.
• Documents all clinical care, patient interactions, orders, and communications accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assists with provider workflow, including rooming patients, preparing for exams/procedures, supporting documentation, and managing care transitions.
• Utilizes independent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills in settings where support resources may vary.
• Works collaboratively with external partners, including local hospitals, EMS, specialty clinics, community services, and public health agencies, to support patient care needs.
• Demonstrates adaptability to changing patient volumes, varied acuity levels, and dynamic clinic priorities; may float across clinical service areas as needed.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to LPNs, Medical Assistants, and support staff in alignment with licensure, competency, and scope of practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, safety rounding, accreditation readiness, and workflow and process improvement efforts.
• Maintains clinical competencies and pursues continuing education relevant to primary and specialty patient needs.
• Demonstrates respectful, compassionate, and effective communication with patients, families, staff, and providers.
• Provides care that reflects cultural humility, age-appropriate approaches, and respect for individual patient preferences and situations.
• 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

• Two (2) Year / Associate’s Degree of Science in Nursing
• Four (4) Year / Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing – Preferred

Experience

• One (1) year of nursing experience in a clinic, hospital, or ambulatory care setting, preferred.
• Experience in a rural healthcare environment, primary care, or family practice setting is beneficial, but not required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse, in good standing at time of hire.
• 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
• BLS/Healthcare Provider

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.