RN Inpatient Psych (.6)

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation assistance

Tuition loan repayment

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking an RN for Inpatient Psych at our Main Campus in Billings, MT. This part-time (.6 FTE) role uses the nursing process, collaborates with the care team, and delivers evidence-based care to patients with diverse needs.

Starting wage DOE with potential sign-on incentive, relocation assistance, and tuition loan repayment are offered. Under supervision, you will chart in the medical record, uphold safety standards, maintain competencies, and contribute to quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience in medical, surgical or psychiatric services or ability to successfully complete CPI Certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation with the patient and family.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical records per guidelines.
• Adheres to safety standards and practices, and identifies safety issues.
• Maintains skills and knowledge for equipment and pharmacology relevant to the area.
• Participates in evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Meets departmental educational requirements and supports patient-family communication.

Skills

Holistic nursing

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary care

Safety standards

Education

Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree

Associate (or Diploma) RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience must commit to BSN 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!

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.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• employee wellness program

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

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

RN Inpatient Psych (.6) I/P PSYCH ADULT (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req12702

Shift: Varies

Employment Status: Part-Time (.5 - .74)

Hours per Pay Period: 0.60 = 48 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: 38.91 - 61.21

May be eligible for $20,000 sign on incentive

May be eligible for relocation assistance

May be eligible for tuition loan repayment

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.

Education

• Minimum 2 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 degree within 4 years after their hire date. Billings Clinic may help support the cost through financial assistance.

Experience

• Experience in medical, surgical or psychiatric services or ability to successfully complete training program CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification within 60 days of date of hire

Licensures and Certifications

• Registered Nurse License at hire

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.

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.