Billings Clinic Nursing Opportunity
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. 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.
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.
Your benefits include a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent 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.
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.
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
CNA, Hospital - Inpatient Ortho / Neuro (0.9 FTE) I / P ORTHO / NEUROSCIENCES (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
Shift : Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Employment Status : Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period : 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE : $17.00 - $21.25
This position may be eligible for a $2000 sign-on bonus
Under general supervision of a licensed nurse assists in the delivery of patient / resident care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient / resident and family.
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, performs basic nursing care and treatments within the scope of practice as directed by the licensed nurse to include the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
- Ensures complete, accurate, and timely entry into the patient medical record as indicated by patient need and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to, activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output measurements, and hourly rounding.
- Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient / resident care. Supports the Magnet Model of quality nursing care.
- Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients / residents, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Acts as a resource, role model, and mentor. Responds to questions and assists with problem resolution.
- Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational and continuing education requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.
- For level II : Completes yearly level II competency checklist.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmentalBillings Clinic Corporate Compliance ProgramBillings Clinic Code of Business ConductRegulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO, OSHA)HIPAA and confidentiality requirementsPatient / resident care treatment, planning, and assessment within scope of practicePatient / resident rightsInfection control and safety practices, policies, and proceduresBasic medical terminologyBasic anatomy and physiologyCustomer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) necessary to interact with patients / residents, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgroundsPerformance of tasks and procedures as directed by the RN and / or LPN in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocolsOperation of patient care equipment and electronic applicationsIncorporate cultural diversity and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant to geriatricDemonstrate empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit patients' / residents' cooperation and allay apprehensionsProvide / relay information to patients, residents, and / or families and report on patient / resident condition and / or unusual findings with members of the interdisciplinary care team as appropriateUtilize time management concepts to maximize tasks effectivelyCommunicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writingEstablish and maintain collaborative relationshipsWork effectively in a team environmentWork with general supervisionFunction in a chaotic work environment with changing priorities as it relates to patient care needsLift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassistedProfessional conduct in dealing with difficult situations with co-workers, patients / residents, families, and visitors. Requires ability to deal with patients with acute, chronic, and complex diseases processes and those who are dying.Resourcefulness in dealing with simple to moderate complexity requires ability to prioritize duties with assistance of nursing personnel.Minimum Qualifications :
Education : High school diploma or equivalentExperience : Six months clinical experience in a health care institution performing patient / resident care, preferredCertifications and Licenses : Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR CertificationBillings 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.
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and / or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, or disability.