Full Time Clinic RN (Townsend) at Billings Clinic in Townsend, Montana

Job Description:

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 rendered.


Essential Job Functions
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.Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process
into the goal directed plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include planning and scheduling
of intervention/care and collaboration with other services/departments.Prepares and administers various medications and injections; collects and analyzes specimens
as directed.Provides and/or assists with patient care, minor procedures and treatments within the scope
of practice.Communicates appointments, specialty procedures, and instructions by phone, in writing, and
in person; coordinates patient information with other facilities, departments, and staff as
appropriate.Provides education, instructions, and advice to patients as directed by physician with
consideration to age appropriate care.Responsible for documentation within clinical records (both electronic or written) of all patient
care or treatments providedEnters physician orders into clinical information systems.Evaluates patient status via phone and in office setting. Advises patient appropriately (i.e., wound
status, post-operative, etc.).Plans and organizes the work day to meet the need of the designated area.Provides office clerical and administrative services as directed or as needed to maximize
workflow, patient through put and to maximize provider resources.Assists with provider documentation, charge capture and billing code capture.Delegates work assignments within the scope of practice to other team members (LPN,
Medical Assistant or Patient Service Representative) to meet the needs of the facility.Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates and documents safe patient care consistent with
organizational values/goals, policies and procedures.Adheres to patient safety standards and identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and
initiates appropriate action.Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge in specialty area with application and patient relevance of
commonly used equipment specific to area; pharmacological application; application of laboratory
values with disease process and physiological status.Analyzes and shares the practice implications of nursing research in specialty area.Performs or assists with various procedures as competency and training permit (e.g., dobutamine
stress tests, conscious sedation, spirometry, IVs, and patient recovery, etc.)Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess, enhance, and/or improve the quality of
care. Participates in the incorporation of evidence based outcomes and core principles, state
survey/accreditation readiness activities, quality audits, quality improvement and patient safety
teams, peer review processes, etc.Develops collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers to enhance
quality practice.Takes responsibility for identification of own professional growth and developmental needs; meets
all system/departmental educational requirements.Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients, families,
visitors, physicians, staff, and others.Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the
patient. Nursing practice is delivered with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and
uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal
attributes or the nature of health problems.Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Common policies and procedures both organizational and departmental.Code of Business Conduct.Compliance Program.HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills.Regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., state survey, CMS, OSHA, etc.)Personal computers, hardware and software.Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice.American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.Patient safety standards.Professional written and oral communication skills and interviewing skills.Interpersonal skills necessary to instruct and comfort patients/residents and their families and
maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel and physicians.Analytical skills necessary to prepare evidence-based nursing care plans, coordinate and implement
effective nursing care and to develop solutions to problems concerning patients/residents mental or
physical well-being.Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of
services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric.Utilize time management concepts or maximize time effectively.Work effectively with nursing, allied health and medical personnel.Concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing
care, resolving patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families.
Complexity & Difficulty
Professionally deals with co-workers, patients, physicians, other health care providers, and visitorsResourcefulness in dealing with emergency situationsMay require adaptability and more diversification of duties when necessary to float to other patient
care areas for varying periods of time.Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensureProactively participates in survey readiness, accreditation, and other quality assurance and process
improvement committees