Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

You  

You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as an OR Nurse.  

You’re generous with your compassion, your empathy and especially your voice, because your opinion matters. 

You’re equally comfortable with patients, families, colleagues, mentors and technology.   

Us  

St. Vincent Healthcare is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 286-bed level II trauma center has provided care in Montana and the surrounding area since 1898.  

We are passionate about patient care and quality outcomes.  We have 14 operating rooms with a hybrid room.  Our cases include:  

General surgery  

Pediatric surgery and procedures 

Gynecological Surgery 

Urology 

Plastic Surgery  

ENT Surgery 

Orthopedics and joint surgery  

Neuro and deep brain stimulation surgery 

Open heart, cardiovascular and TAVR surgery  

DaVinci robotics for urology, gynecology, and general surgery 

Explore Montana: Working at St. Vincent Hospital means you’ll be surrounded by Montana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. Here’s what you can enjoy:

Local Attractions:

Glacier National Park: Known as the "Crown Jewel of the Continent," offering stunning views and over 700 miles of hiking trails.

Yellowstone National Park: A haven for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

Museum of the Rockies: Unearth fascinating history and explore dinosaur exhibits.

Outdoor Activities:

Hiking and biking in Lolo National Forest.

Skiing and snowboarding at Big Sky Resort.

Fishing and boating on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.

Scenic drives along Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Community and Lifestyle:

Experience Montana’s rich cultural heritage and friendly communities.

Enjoy farm-to-table dining and craft breweries in nearby towns.

Join us at St. Vincent Hospital and make a difference in the lives of our patients while embracing the beauty and adventure of Montana!

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.  

We  

We believe in training and knowledge.  If you have no OR experience, you will complete our AORN Perioperative 101 program during your 5 month orientation.  Once you complete Perioperative 101, you will have a year membership to AORN and 40 CEUs through AORN.   

We will support your orientation process by pairing you with a dedicated and experienced preceptor.  The OR Educator will oversee your orientation process and be there to support and guide you during orientation and beyond.  .  

 

Your day 

As an OR Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to:  

Adapt to quickly changing dynamic situations calmly and effectively 

Ability to work 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts – on call shifts required 

Respond to and communicate professionally with peers and providers as you perform your work 

Foster quality of care with the best interest and well-being of patients in mind 

Comply with procedural and documentation guidelines 

Oversee care delivered by CSTs and/or STA 

Continually expand your knowledge 

Help improve our facility and safety programs 

Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures 

Communicate compassionately and effectively 

Your experience 

We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:  

ASN/ADN or BSN from an accredited program 

Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years of hire unless you have a minimum of 15 years of proven, continuous, acute care RN experience, required 

Current RN license to practice nursing in the state of Montana 

Current BLS certification 

Your next move 

Now that you know more about being an OR Nurse on our team we hope you’ll join us. At St. Vincent Healthcare you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place. 

Physical Requirements:

Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.

Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

See and read computer monitors and documents.

Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$35.70 - $50.73

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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