Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery, Full Time,

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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.

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.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. RN - Operating Room/Surgery Center - Bozeman

BOZEMAN SURGERY CENTER - 7225 (BILLINGS CLINIC BOZEMAN AMBULATORY)

Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.The successful Surgery Center RN Operating Room will be an integral component in facilitating patient flow and throughout while maintaining high levels of quality care which are consistent with recognized national nursing standards, legal requirements and Surgery Center policies and procedures.

Directs all nursing activities relating to the procedures performed. Evaluates and completes assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after surgery and maintains complete and accurate records. Communicates pertinent information to co-workers and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout the patient's experience.

Maintains equipment and supplies to include cleaning and disinfection of equipment, operates and troubleshoots specialized equipment and patient monitoring equipment, anticipates and assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and medications. Post procedure, assists with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.

Initiates orders, and follows anesthesia protocol.

Checks assignment for the day noting routine and special equipment/supplies needed for each procedure.

Assembles equipment and supplies needed for each procedure; checks equipment to ensure it is properly functioning.

Arranges furniture and equipment in such a manner that all pieces are accessible for efficient work by the scrub tech, anesthesia and surgeon.

Communicates appropriate information to surgeons and anesthesiologists concerning patient care.

Safely carries out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.

Observes sterile techniques in preparing for and assists with surgical procedures. Assists scrub tech by opening sterile packs and delivering necessary packets of materials; Prepares the operative site by doing a surgical scrub to the operative area according to the surgeon's preferences.

Assists with transfer of patients to the operating/procedure room from pre-op, giving assistance to anesthesia and surgeons and helps transfer patients to recovery following procedures.

Observes all members of the operating team for sterile practices, reports any breaks immediately and takes steps to correct any break in technique.

Observes progress of the procedure and provides additional instruments, supplies or equipment as necessary.

Provides oversight and direction to other Surgery Center technical and ancillary personnel.

Assists with orientation and training of new or existing staff members.

Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Adheres to national patient safety standards and identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action to minimize or eliminate risks and maximize safety in the Surgery Center.

Incorporates the 14 forces of Magnetism in transforming the work environments and for enhancing quality of nursing care.

Performs other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the Surgery Center.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BSN from an accredited School of Nursing*
• *Completion of a BSN within 4 years of hire is required for candidates with fewer than 5 years of Registered Nursing experience. Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance.
• Candidates with 5 (five) or more years of Registered Nursing experience may waive this requirement.

Current Montana license as a Registered Nurse At hire

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

ACLS required within 1 year 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. 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.