This position may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, tuition loan repayment, and relocation assistance

Under general supervision, utilizes the nursingprocess of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, andtheoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health.Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standardsand which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountabilityfor the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintainingprofessionalism. 

EssentialJob Functions

• Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence basednursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed
• plan of care for the patient. Collaborates withthe interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to theneeds of the patients.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry intopatient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentationguidelines, 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 andapplication of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area,pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiologicalstatus.
• Utilizes evidence based practice, supported bynursing research, within specialty area.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles toassess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates theMagnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growthand development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, andcaring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and theinterdisciplinary care team.
• Consideration is given to the appropriateness ofcare based on the population specific needs of the patient.

MinimumQualifications

Education

• 2 Year Associate's Degree (ASN) -Associate (or Diploma) RNs hired into this position must commit to completingtheir Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years of their date of hire.Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance
• Preferred - 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (BSN)

Experience

• At least one year of RN experience

Certifications andLicenses

• Current Montana state license as a registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability to obtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date
• ACLS certification preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years of hire
• Required to complete 8 hours of annual training per year for advanced orthopedic and spine certification requirements.
• Required to complete 6 hours of annual training per year for comprehensive stroke certification requirements.
• NIHSS training is required

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.