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 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 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!
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!
Nurse Extern Program - Summer 2025
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Shift: Working up to full-time (32-40 hours per week) Usually three 12-hour shifts while following your preceptor's schedule with 100% attendance required. This may include working days, nights, weekends, holidays, and/or rotating shifts
Employment Status: Temporary
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours (Non-Exempt)
Salary: $17.00/hr
This program will include 1 week of orientation and 5 weeks of clinical rotation. Applicants MUST be able to commit to the entirety of the 6-week program, including start and end dates, and holidays (if applicable).
Cohort Dates:
- Cohort 1: May 12, 2025 - June 20, 2025
- Cohort 2: June 23, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Please be prepared to answer these questions within the 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.
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
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.
