What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Grad RN - Critical Care CVU, ICU, IMC (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 Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) - The Inpatient Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) is a 29-bed Progressive Care Cardiac unit. Primary patient population has cardiac, vascular, and thoracic disease processes. Wide range of patients including post-op cardiac, acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia diagnoses, and post-procedure cardiac patients.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - The Inpatient Critical Care Unit (ICU ) is a 28-bed mixed medical-surgical ICU that opened in 2014.Our service lines include cardiovascular, neurosurgical, trauma, COVID, general surgical, and general medical. Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) - The Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) is a 28 monitored bed unit. The primary patient populations in this unit will have high acuity needs and the unit will serve as a bridge between the Intensive Care Unit and the Medical/Surgical Units. The IMC will care for a wide range of patient diagnoses including: sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, complex wounds, neurological patients requiring frequent monitoring, COVID patients or patients in respiratory distress requiring high levels of oxygen therapy, and patients with tracheostomies and chronic ventilator use.
Hire decisions will be
preferential to candidates that submit their application by the new grad
deadline. Position postings may remain open as needs within the critical care
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:
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?
