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Nursing Extern - 1 Cohort (Columbus)

Billings Clinic
Columbus, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours / week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet : Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Nursing Extern - 1 Cohort (Columbus)

Stillwater Billings Clinic (STILLWATER BILLINGS CLINIC)

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Shift : Varies

Employment Status : Temporary

Hours per Pay Period : 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE : $17.00 - 21.25

Under general supervision of the Licensed Nurse, this position assists in the delivery of patient / resident care. Works collaboratively with the Physician, RN, LPN, and CNA to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient / resident and family. This position is in an acute care hospital setting. Term(s) run May 12 - June 20 and June 23 - August 1.

Essential Job Functions

GENERAL

  • Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and the department.

HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

  • Performs patient care and treatments as directed and supervised by the licensed nurse. May receive Nursing Delegation as defined in Montana Board of Nursing Rules.
  • Assists patient / resident activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, ambulating and turning. Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature.
  • Measures, records and provides for patient / resident : intake of food and fluid which includes partial and total assistance with feedings; output from bodily functions / specified drainage devices and collects specimens as directed by the licensed nurse / physician.

    • CLINIC DEPARTMENTS

  • Receives and prepares patients for examination and treatment as directed. Obtains and records history and vital signs. Charts and documents in medical record according to protocol. Collects laboratory specimens as needed. Performs patient care and treatments as directed and supervised by the licensed nurse / physician. May receive Nursing Delegation as defined in Montana Board of Nursing Rules.
  • Assists physicians in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams. Performs minor procedures to include but not limited to suture and staple removal, application of dressings, splints and casts, etc.
  • Assists with the scheduling of appointments.
  • Screens incoming telephone calls for appropriate referrals to nurse or physician.
  • Provides instruction to patients as directed by physician or licensed nurse or as documented in policies and procedures.

    • GENERAL II

  • Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.
  • Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient / resident, families, visitors, physicians, staff and others.
  • Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational requirements.
  • Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department / 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.

    • Minimum Qualifications

    Education

  • Completion of Junior year of a baccalaureate nursing program or completion of first year of an associate's degree nursing program.

    • Certifications and Licenses

  • CPR Certification, at hire

    • APPLICATION WINDOW MARCH 3 - MARCH 14 (2025)

    Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com / aboutus

    Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and / or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

    Salary : $17 - $21

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