RN Student Extern - Spring 2023 (0.9FTE) Temporary
Billings Clinic

Billings, Montana

Posted in Health and Safety


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DESCRIPTION:

1. Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and the department.

2. Performs patient care and treatments as directed and supervised by the licensed nurse. May receive Nursing Delegation as defined in Montana Board of Nursing Rules

3. Assists patient/resident activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, ambulating and turning. Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature.

4. Measures, records and provides for patient/resident: intake of food and fluid which includes partial and total assistance with feedings; output from bodily functions/specified drainage devices and collects specimens as directed by the licensed nurse/physician.

5. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.

6. Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient/resident, families, visitors, physicians, staff and others.

7. Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational requirements.

8. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.

9. Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:
General knowledge of policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Billings Clinic Corporate Compliance Program
Billings Clinic Code of Business Conduct
Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
Regulatory standards
Patient/resident care treatment, planning and assessment within scope of practice

SKILL IN:
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact with patients/residents, families, and physicians
Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit patient's/resident's cooperation and allay apprehensions

ABILITY TO:
Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
Utilize time management concepts or maximize time effectively
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:
Professional conduct in dealing with difficult situations with co-workers, patients/residents and visitors
Resourcefulness in dealing with simple to moderate complexity requires ability to prioritize duties with assistance of nursing personnel.

PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision of the Licensed Nurse or Physician assists in the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the Physician, RN, and the LPN to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family. May work in areas of the acute care hospital, physician clinic or the residential/long term nursing facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of junior year of a baccalaureate nursing program
OR Completion of the first year of an Associates degree nursing program
Must supply verification of course completion with current skills competency checklist and current enrollment
CPR Certification

This program will include 1 week of orientation and 5 weeks of clinical rotation. Applicant MUST be able to commit to the 6 week program.

1st cohort: 5/22/2023 - 7/2/2023
2nd cohort: 6/26/23 - 8/4/23

Please respond to these questions and submit your answers on a separate document you may upload the document in the Cover Letter portion of the online application.

1. What is your anticipated graduation date?

2. Please describe your personal and professional goals you hope to achieve by participating in this program?

3. Describe two opportunities for personal improvement that you see related to the program and explain how you would address these.

4. Describe an experience you have had in a clinical setting that may have influenced a choice you have made about a focus for your nursing career.


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