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Billings Clinic Transfer Center RN (Per Diem) in Malta, Montana
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 UsBillings 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 BenefitsWe provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 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. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide. Magnet: Commitment to Nursing ExcellenceBillings 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. Click here to learn more!Pre-Employment RequirementsAll new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more! Transfer Center RN (Per Diem) PATIENT FLOW CENTER (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req8988Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, WeekendsEmployment Status: Per Diem Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE: $34.41 - $40.43This position may be eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus, tuition loan repayment, and relocation assistanceThe Transfer Center Nurse is the first point of contact when a regional provider is seeking assistance for their patient through the Billings Clinic Transfer Center. The nurse coordinates conversations with providers to care for patients in their home community as well as coordinates the transfers when a patient is needing a higher level of care. The ability to manage competing priorities and technologies without compromising accuracy, efficiency, and safety is essential to the success of this position. The Nurse must possess outstanding customer service skills, proficient knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes, and astute critical thinking and triage skills.Essential Job Functions* Performs nursing triage to identify the providers, clinicians, and staff necessary to support medical conversations and transfers Billings Clinic* Orchestrates patient movement in the Billings Clinic system with regard to balancing bed supply and demand and reducing or eliminating unnecessary delays* Engage ancillary partners, charge nurses, and others to identify and resolve barriers to throughput* Provides support to the Administrator on Duty (AOD) and Patient Placement rolesSupports and models behaviors consistent with 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.Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.* This is a fast-paced department that requires the ability to work independently and interdependently with multiple disciplines and positions. The ability to maintain situational awareness and continuous communication within the department are important to the success of this position.KNOWLEDGE:* Regulatory requirements and standards (DNV, OSHA, CMS, Magnet, etc.)* Patient placement procedures and practices* Policies and procedures related to patient throughput, capacity, and staffing* Infection control standards and guidelines* Billings Clinic physician specialties and service offeringsSKILLS/ABILITIES:* Demonstrate behaviors that reflect principles of a highly reliable organization (HRO)* DeTo view the full job description, click here