The RNs in the General Surgery Department will be responsible for applying evidence-based nursing practice to the care of patients. 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.


Essential Job Functions


• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service. Demonstrates positive, supportive, caring behaviors in communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and others both internal and external to Billings Clinic.
• Utilizing a holistic approach incorporates the nursing process into the plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning.
• Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and documents care given to all patients seen in the department. Care is consistent with Billings Clinic values/goals and Billings Clinic organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, 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.
• Maintains appropriate theoretical and clinical skills with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment specific to the General Surgery/ CV Surgery Department and other areas as appropriate; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values and radiologic findings with disease process or physiological status.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care. Evaluates current nursing practices within the General Surgery/ CV Surgery Department to identify opportunities for modification that would enhance professional practice, maintain, or improve patient care while remaining fiscally sound.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains proficiency and knowledge within a rapidly changing environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the General Surgery department or organization.


Minimum Qualifications


Education


• Four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or graduate of an accredited school of nursing - With BSN within four (4) years of hire


Experience


• Surgical nursing experience, preferred


Certifications and Licenses


• Certification in an area related to general surgery preferred or ability to become certified within two (2) years of employment - Within two (2) years of hire
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification - At hire
• Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse - At hire