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- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 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.
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.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
RN Radiation Oncology (32 hours/week)
Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.80 = 64 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $30.53 - 38.16
The incumbent in this position is responsible for assessing, education and coordinating the care for the radiation oncology patients and family from admission through treatment and follow-up; promoting effective resource utilization; assuming a leadership role within the multidisciplinary team to achieve an optimal clinical outcome. In addition, the incumbent will facilitate workplace safety education and promote adherence to safety related policies and will be responsible for adverse event reporting.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and Billings Clinic Cancer Center.
- Responsible for patient care and patient flow through treatment including:
Patient scheduling for all medical and nursing services
Orient all new patients to facility and operations
Initial and weekly nursing assessments during treatment
Accurate documentation in accordance to policy and oncology nursing practice standards in EMR (Cerner, Aria)
Coordination of patient care through all other departments as needed
Draw blood when needed via IV or port access
Assist physician with exams as needed
- Provide patient and family education appropriate health information before, during and following radiation treatment according to population specific needs
- Responsible for quality assurance activities in patient care areas including but not limited to:
Accurate medication inventory/count
Chart reviews/audits for completeness in documentation, results reporting, consent forms, medications and other relevant documents/information
- Participates in the development or revision of policies and procedures and incorporates current research findings and evidence based nursing practices.
- Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients/residents, families, visitors, physicians, staff and others.
- Provides community education and activities to promote prevention and early detection of cancer.
- Serves as a resource and role model in implementation of professional evidence based nursing practice in the clinical setting.
- Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
- 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 action.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- Assist with procedural treatments including Gamma Knife and High Dose Rate (HDR)
- Administer moderate sedation during procedural treatments
- Experience in-person and phone triage
- Flexibility of hours with potential for early morning procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Associate (or Diploma) RNs with less than 5 years of RN experience hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years after their hire date. Billings Clinic may help support the cost through financial assistance.
Certifications and Licenses
- Current Montana license as a Registered Nurse At hire
- BLS/Healthcare Provider at hire
- Oncology certification preferred or ability to become certified with in 2 years of hire
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.
