Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Broadwater (Townsend)
Billings Clinic

Job Info

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You can make a difference as a part of our region's largest health care system, based locally in Billings, Montana. Join our amazing team with a focus on safe, high quality care and an excellent patient experience. Billings Clinic is here to take care of our community and region.

We look forward to meeting you.

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-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 2021 Employee Benefits Guide.

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.  Click here to learn more!

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Broadwater (Townsend)

BILLINGS CLINIC BROADWATER (BILLINGS CLINIC BROADWATER)

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Shift:  Varies

Schedule:  varies

Employment Status:  Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period:  1.00 = 80 hours (Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:  

Physician Assistant

Under clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.

 

Nurse Practitioner

Under clinical supervision of a physician andgeneral supervision of the Manager/Director, the Nurse Practitioner providerprovides general medical care, treatment and health care services to patientswithin the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the supervisingphysician. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementationand evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance ofhealth. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with nationalstandards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility andaccountability for the quality of nursing care rendered.

Essential Job Functions

• * Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's and facility'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.
  *  Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
  *  Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results.
  *  Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections within the scope of their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician.
  *  Formulates diagnosis of primary care problem, develops, implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the supervising physician as necessary and/or appropriate.
  *  Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
  *  Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.
  *  Participates in on-call rotations as it pertains to the specific department.
  *  Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and skills essential to incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment modalities.
  *  Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality; participates in the continued program development and marketing of service line.
  *  Provides relief coverage in the emergency department and assists the physicians in all aspects of care in the emergency department.
  *  Maintains appropriate theoretical and clinical skills with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment specific to the emergency department needs and other areas as appropriate; pharmacological applications; application of laboratory values and radiologic findings with disease process of physiological status.
  *  Performs wound exposure, suturing, hemostasis and tissue handling procedures as training and skill level allows under the direct supervision of the physician.
  *  Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Billings Clinic policy and procedures, both organizational and departmental
  Personal computers, hardware and software
  Billings Clinic Code of Conduct
  Billings Clinic's Compliance and Integrity Program
  HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  Patient's rights
  Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE)
  
  
  * Personal computers, hardware and software
  *  Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  *  HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  *  Patient's/resident's rights
  *  Patient safety standards, safety procedures and guidelines
  *  Health care trends and development relating to specialty area
  *  Physician Assistant practices and scope of licensure
  *  Healthcare reimbursement methodologies
  *  Ancillary services
  *  Regulatory requirements and guidelines (i.e., state survey, CMS, OSHA, etc.)
  *  Infection control practices
  *  Pharmacology
  * Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
  *  Analyzing data to formulate diagnosis and treatment care plans
  *  Exercising initiative and judgment
  *  Develop and formulate effective, cost efficient treatment care plans
  *  Problem identification and resolution relating to health care issues
  *  Conflict resolution
  *  Instructing and educating patients and families in the prescribed therapeutic regimens
  *  Demonstrating empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit patient's/family's cooperation and allay apprehensions
  *  Working in a manner which is conducive to productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness
  * Incorporate cultural diversity and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric
  *  Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
  *  Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
  *  Work effectively in a team environment
  *  Work independently with minimal supervision
  *  Respond calmly and effectively in emergent or difficult situations
  *  Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of work load assignments
  *  Work with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
  *  Perform physical assessments
  *  Perform record keeping and documentation responsibilities
  *  Perform in a manner which is fiscally responsible
  * Complexity & Difficulty
  Performs duties under the direct supervision of the practice physician
  *  Know and accept that the role of the Physician Assistant is limited; display sensitivity to the partial overlapping and possible sharing of responsibilities with other health care professionals
  *  Major roles include providing clients with health-related information, preventative measures and timely consultations with their practice physician, and to help them achieve and maintain good health
  *  Position requires the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of information handled
  
  

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Physician Assistant: Graduate Degree accredited physician assistant program
• Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited nurse practitionerprogram 
  

Experience: Minimum of 3 years 

PhysicianAssistant/ Nurse Practitioner must be willing to cover the Emergency Room, Hospital, and Clinic"

Certifications and Licenses

ACLS, PALS, BLS. and ATLS

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 the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

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