What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Grad RN - Acute Care Med/Surg (Summer 2025 Cohort) position at Billings Clinic Health System?
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 departments:
Inpatient Cancer Care Unit - The Inpatient Cancer Care Unit (ICC) is a 26-bed Medical/Surgical/Oncology unit. Our unit provides care to adults in various stages of their cancer diagnosis; this includes pre/post surgical procedures, administering chemotherapy, symptom management from chemotherapy, and pain management. Other oncology patients include gynecology/oncology patients. Our unit also cares for general medical/surgical patients such as CHF, COPD, Diabetes, various pre & post-op patients, as well as palliative care and end of life care. RN’s hired on to ICC are expected to become chemotherapy/biotherapy certified through ONS within the first year of hire.
Inpatient Medical Unit (IPM) - Inpatient Medical (IPM) is a 38-bed unit for patients requiring acute or chronic levels of care. Typical patients include many conditions across the spectrum of the health continuum including neurological, respiratory, gastric, renal, hepatic, wound, withdrawal, infectious processes, and psychiatric, surgical and telemetry overflow. Inpatient Surgical Unit (IPS) - Inpatient Surgical (IPS) is a 36-bed unit that specializes in caring for post-operative patients of all age ranges. Our specialty areas include General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Gynecology, and Vascular surgery. We are an accredited center of excellence for metabolic surgeries with all patients coming to IPS. We also take a wide variety of over-flow patients from the inpatient areas. IPS is a fast-paced work environment with a high daily turnover that requires a great deal of teamwork. We look forward to welcoming you to our highly successful team Nursing Resources - is primarily medical surgical based support to our MedSurg units – IPS, IPM, ONU, and ICC. However, depending on experience and cross-training, we also support Pre-Post Op, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), Inpatient Pediatrics (IPU), Inpatient Psych, Critical Care, Radiology, Endoscopy, and the Emergency Department. We support a wide reach across the organization to fill in staffing vacancies, skill set needs, sick calls, leaves of absence, and vacation times for unit-based staff. Orthopedic Neuroscience Unit (ONU) - The Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery & Neurosciences Unit (ONU) is a 35-bed unit. Typical patients include orthopedic patients such as total hip, total knee, shoulder, back surgeries, trauma; neurosurgery patients and neurology patients including strokes, TIAs, seizures, etc.
Position postings may remain open as needs within the MedSurg 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 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
nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed
with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to
the needs of the patients.
into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation
guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues,
then initiates appropriate action.
application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area,
pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological
status.
nursing research, within specialty area.
assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates the
Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.
growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational
requirements.
caring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and the
interdisciplinary care team.
of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Service Excellence (PSE) skills
OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.)
within scope of practice
Ethics
develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and
goals.
aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will
encompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
verbal and written
time effectively
team
performing professional nursing care, resolving patient/resident care problems
and dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequent
interruptions and competing priorities
with difficult or emergency situations
workload assignments
situations
units for varying periods of time
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Degree (ASN) - Associate (or Diploma) RNs hired
into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree
within 4 years of their date of hire. Billings Clinic will help support
the cost through financial assistance
/ Bachelors Degree (BSN)
Certifications and
Licenses
state license as a registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability to
obtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date
preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years of
hire
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:
What is your anticipated graduation date? Please include a short 2-3 sentence paragraph introducing you to our managers. 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? Leadership is very important at Billings Clinic; Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated leadership. What quality or skill do you feel separates you from other applicants? What are your 2-5 year goals in nursing? Is there a department or nursing unit you would like to avoid? Why?