What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Orthopedics & Sports Medicine position at Billings Clinic Health System?
Responsible for applying evidence-based nursing practice to the care of Orthopedic conditions for patients of all ages. Able to coordinate and synthesize input from various orthopedic specialists to implement a plan of care. Able to triage and ensure the correct temporizing treatments are followed. RN is a resource for the clinical support staff in orthopedics in the delivery of care to patients in the outpatient environment. This involves the integration of education and research into the practice through the application of standards and guidelines. Data collection and assessment are used to establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient care, staff needs, and organizational objectives. Nurses are accountable for the quality of care rendered.
This position may be eligible for a sign on incentive, relocation, and tuition loan reimbursement.
Essential Job Functions
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and Orthopedics. Demonstrates
positive, supportive, caring behaviors in communication with patients,
families, visitors, physicians, and others both internal and external to
Billings Clinic.
process into the plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include
biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge
planning.
family-centered perinatal care by promoting a safe and therapeutic environment
for Orthopedic patients, family, significant others, and care providers. Care
is consistent with Billings Clinic values/goals and Billings Clinic
organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant
to job performance. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and
initiates appropriate corrective action.
with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment specific
to the department and other areas as appropriate; pharmacological application;
application of laboratory values and radiologic findings with disease process
or physiological status.
and improve the quality of patient care. Evaluates current nursing practices
within the department to identify opportunities for modification that would
enhance professional practice, maintain or improve patient care while remaining
fiscally sound.
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains proficiency and knowledge within a rapidly changing environment.
needs of the department or organization.
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.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Department or Level Specific Duties and Responsibilities
using evidenced-based care practices and Orthopedic Surgeons and Advanced
Practice Providers standing protocols and guidelines.
in the Total Joint program coordination on temporary basis.
