Under general supervision of the, Manager, Clinical Coordinator,

Director and/or as delegated by the Registered Nurse, assists in the delivery

of patient care. Works within the scope of licensure as a licensed practical

nurse. Applies identified evidence-based nursing practices consistent with

national standards and which support quality outcomes. Works collaboratively

with the interdisciplinary team to meet the physical, psychosocial,

educational, spiritual needs of the patient and family, and contributes to

the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.

• 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.

• Participates in the development of the strategy of care in

collaboration with other members of the healthcare team by providing data; identifying

priorities; setting realistic and measurable goals; identifying measures to

maintain comfort, support human functions and response and maintain an

environment conducive to well-being; and provide health teaching.

• Implements and documents safe patient care consistent with

Billings Clinic and departmental values/goals, policies & procedures and

according to scope of license.

• Adheres to Billings Clinic and departmental safety

standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and

safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.

• Maintains appropriate departmental skill/knowledge and

application of relevant and commonly used equipment, pharmacology and

laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.

• Utilizes performance improvement principles and improve the

quality of patient care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the

work environment and quality of nursing care.

• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors

in communication with patients and/or families, visitors, and the

interdisciplinary care team.

• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and

development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the

needs of the department/organization.

Graduate of an approved licensed practical nursing program