Infusion Nurse Salary in Billings, MT

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE, RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT, AND TUITION LOAN REPAYMENT. The Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) is a 28-bed unit with cardiac monitoring available. This unit is currently under construction with plans to open in January 2022. The unit will provide progressive care to complex medical and surgical patients. The unit will care for a wide range of patients including patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, multi-organ system failure, tracheostomies on home vents, disease processes requiring high flow and Bi-Pap oxygen delivery modalities, active gastrointestinal and esophageal bleeds, and patients requiring higher levels of nursing care related to complex wounds and frequent nursing interventions. The IMC is an inpatient status unit and cares for the more complex long-term patients. This unit may serve as overflow for ICU and patients may require continuous infusions of medications like norepinephrine, nicardipine, dexmedetomidine, and ketamine. The Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) will continue to manage the progressive care needs of cardiovascular patients. The IMC will be included in the Critical Care Services division. Nursing staff may float to other departments in critical care including the ICU and CVU. Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism. Essential Job Functions • Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal-directed • plan of care for the patient. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients. • Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures. • Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action. • Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment specific to area, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status. • Utilizes evidence based practice, supported by nursing research, within specialty area. • Utilize performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care. • Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements. • Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient's families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team. • Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills • Regulatory standards (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.) • Computers and electronic applications • Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice • American Nurse's Association (ANA) Code of Ethics • Patient safety standards • Interpersonal communication • Collection and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and goals. • 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 • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written • Utilize time management concepts and maximize time effectively • Work effectively with interdisciplinary care team • Give attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient/resident care problems, and dealing with patients and their families, while working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities • Respond calmly and professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations • Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments • Lift, push and pull 50 pounds unassisted • Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations • May be required to work on varied nursing units for varying periods of time • Practices within the scope of RN licensureMinimum QualificationsEducation• 2 Year / Associates Degree (ASN) - Associate (or Diploma) RNs hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years of their date of hire. Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance• Preferred - 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree (BSN)Experience• At least one year of RN experienceCertifications and Licenses• Current Montana state license as a registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability to obtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date• ACLS certification preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within one year of hire

Under general supervision of the, Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Director and/or as delegated by the Registered Nurse, assists in the delivery of patient care throughout the Cancer Center or at any of our owned sites (for example, Bozeman, Miles City). Works within the scope of licensure as a licensed practical nurse. Applies identified evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual needs of the patient and family, and contributes to the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.Essential Job Functions•Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic Cancer Center and 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.•Becomes cross-trained in the following nursing specialties: Radiation Oncology, Supportive and Palliative Care, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Oncology Care Navigation, and Infusion.•Participates in the development of the strategy of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team by providing data; identifying priorities; setting realistic and measurable goals; identifying measures to maintain comfort, support human functions and response and maintain an environment conducive to well-being; and provide health teaching.•Implements and documents safe patient care consistent with Billings Clinic and departmental values/goals, policies & procedures and according to scope of license.•Adheres to Billings Clinic and departmental safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.•Maintains appropriate departmental skill/knowledge and application of relevant and commonly used equipment, pharmacology and laboratory values based on disease process or physiological status.•Utilizes performance improvement principles and improve the quality of patient care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.•Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients and/or families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.•Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.•Floats as needed within the Cancer Center.•Floats as needed to Bozeman Oncology.•Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.•Maintains a minimum of 2 CE's for both breast cancer and stem cell education per year