Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care
Billings Clinic
- Billings, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
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. 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 permanent 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. for more information or .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. to learn more!Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. to learn more!Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care
Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)
req7526Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours (Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $0.00 - 0.00Job Title / Job Code: Physician Assistant / Nurse PractitionerUnder 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.Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
- 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. (Patient Care, Testing Diagnostic Tests)
- 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. (Patient Care, Procedures, Midlevel Scope of Practice)
- Formulates diagnosis of medical 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. (Patient Care, Treatment plan, Patient Care Plan)
- Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Education, Patient, Educates Patient)
- Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.
- Participates in on-call rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department. (working condition)
- 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.
- Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Education for Nurse Practitioners
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program
- Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner with a current Montana and/or Wyoming Board of Nursing License as an advance practice nurse
- Current Montana and/or Wyoming license as a Registered Nurse as appropriate to service area
- Additional unit specific requirements are listed above
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
- Current National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) Board Certification/License as Physician Assistant
- Approved to practice as a physician assistant in Montana or Wyoming by Board of Medical Examiners
- Additional unit specific requirements are listed above
- Healthcare Provider CPR Certification; additional CPR certifications may be required depending on the patient population and/or service area