What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Hospital - Inpatient Ortho/Neuro (0.6 FTE) position at billingsclinic?
This position may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, tuition loan repayment, and relocation assistance
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
• Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based
nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed
• plan of care for the patient. Collaborates with
the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the
needs of the patients.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into
patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation
guidelines, 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 and
application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area,
pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological
status.
• Utilizes evidence based practice, supported by
nursing research, within specialty area.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to
assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates the
Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth
and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and
caring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and the
interdisciplinary care team.
• Consideration is given to the appropriateness of
care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
Minimum
Qualifications
Education
• 2 Year Associate's 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
• Preferred - 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (BSN)
Experience
• At least one year of RN experience
Certifications and
Licenses
• Current Montana state license as a registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability to obtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date
• ACLS certification preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years of hire
• Required to complete 8 hours of annual training per year for advanced orthopedic and spine certification requirements.
• Required to complete 6 hours of annual training per year for comprehensive stroke certification requirements.
• NIHSS training is required
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.
