RN, Hospital - Surgical Services

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition loan reimbursement

Job summary

Billings Clinic in Billings, MT is seeking a RN for Surgical Services to provide holistic nursing care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, accurate documentation, and safety in a Magnet-designated environment.

You will support patient-centered care across day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Starting wages are DOE with potential relocation and tuition repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• RN with Montana license or eligible to obtain license
• Associate degree in nursing or diploma RN
• Commit to completing Bachelor of Nursing within 4 years of hire
• Annual 4 hours of training for orthopedic and spine certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Incorporate nursing process into goal-directed plan of care with interdisciplinary team
• Document patient information accurately and timely in the medical record
• Adhere to safety standards and policies and address safety issues promptly
• Maintain competencies for equipment and pharmacology relevant to the specialty
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve patient care quality
• Contribute to Magnet-designated nursing excellence and quality initiatives
• Pursue professional growth and complete educational requirements
• Communicate compassionately with patients, families and care teams
• Assess care needs based on patient population requirements

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Nursing within 4 years

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!

You can make a difference here.

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

• 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.

RN, Hospital - Surgical Services

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SURGICAL SERVICES (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

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

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $38.91 - 61.21

May be eligible for relocation assistance

May be eligible for tuition loan reimbursement

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Minimum2 Year / Associate Degree
• Associate (or Diploma) RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degreewithin4 yearsafter their hire date.Billings Clinic may help support the cost through financial assistance

Certifications & Licenses

Experience

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

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered

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 to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

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.