Come be an integral part of an organization where you can make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and their families!

Billings Clinic is a three-time Magnet recognized organization of over 4000 employees strong where physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff work as a cohesive unit to provide the best possible care for our patients and their families.We are a not-for-profit and physician led integrated multispecialty group practice with over 400 physicians and advanced practitioners caring alongside our nursing staff for patients in our 304-bed hospital and clinic with over 50 specialties.

Billings Clinic has carefully developed a nurse residency program which assists new registered nurses bridge the gap in the transition from student to a competent, professional nurse over their first year of practice.Our nurse residency program offers a supportive environment which allows our new nurses to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence which are vital components in the care of our patients. All new grads or nurses with less than 1 year of RN experience that are offered a position are required to participate in a Nurse Residency Program and will be assigned to one of three Residency Cohorts (spring, summer, fall).

To learn more about our Nurse Residency program, deadlines, expectations, and application requirements, please click here.

New grad RNs will be considered for hire into the following department:

• Surgical Services – The main OR has 15 Operating Rooms and a Hybrid Operating Room providing services for Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular Surgery, General/Bariatric Surgery, Trauma, Neurosurgery, Robotic Surgery, Gynecology, Gynecology Oncology, Genitourinary, and ENT.

Position postings may remain open as needs within the Surgical Services division dictate beyond the deadline 

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE, RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT, NCLEX REIMBURSEMENT AND TUITION LOAN REPAYMENT.

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.
Essential Job Functions
• Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence basednursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed
• plan of care for the patient. Collaborateswith the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate tothe needs of the patients.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entryinto patient 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 professionalgrowth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educationalrequirements.
• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, andcaring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and theinterdisciplinary care team.
• Consideration is given to the appropriatenessof care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Customer service techniques and PersonalService Excellence (PSE) skills
• Regulatory standards (i.e., Joint Commission,OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.)
• Computers and electronic applications
• Nursing practices, planning and assessmentwithin scope of practice
• American Nurse’s Association (ANA) Code ofEthics
• Patient safety standards
• Interpersonal communication
• Collection and analysis of information todevelop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions andgoals.
• Incorporate population specific needs into allaspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided willencompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
• Communicate clearly and effectively, bothverbal and written
• Utilize time management concepts and maximizetime effectively
• Work effectively with interdisciplinary careteam
• Give attention to detail when planning andperforming professional nursing care, resolving patient/resident care problemsand dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequentinterruptions and competing priorities
• Respond calmly and professionally when dealingwith difficult or emergency situations
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety ofworkload assignments
• Lift, push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Resourcefulness in dealing with emergencysituations
• May be required to work on varied nursingunits for varying periods of time
• Practices within the scope of RN licensure

Minimum Qualifications
Education
• 2 Year / AssociatesDegree (ASN) - Associate (or Diploma) RNs hiredinto this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degreewithin 4 years of their date of hire. Billings Clinic will help supportthe cost through financial assistance
• Preferred - 4 Year/ Bachelors Degree (BSN)

Certifications andLicenses
• Current Montanastate license as a registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability toobtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date
• ACLS certificationpreferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years ofhire

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the online application and submit prior to the due date as listed on the nurse residency site.

Please upload a resume and answer the following questions in the application:

1. What is your anticipated graduation date?
2. Please include a short 2-3 sentence paragraph introducing you to our managers.
3. What interests you about joining (or continuing to work on) our team at Billings Clinic and what expectations and/or reservations do you have being part of the Nurse Residency Program?
4. Leadership is very important at Billings Clinic; Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated leadership.
5. What quality or skill do you feel separates you from other applicants?
6. What are your 2-5 year goals in nursing?
7. Is there a department or nursing unit you would like to avoid? Why?