Workplace Violence Prevention; WPV Specialist - Nursing Quality

Position: Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV) Specialist - Nursing Quality
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!

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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- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 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 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.  to learn more!

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Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV) Specialist - Nursing Quality

NURSING QUALITY - 8781 (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

req
10337

Shift: Day

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

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $30.53 - 38.16

The Workplace Violence (WPV) Program Specialist is a de-escalation expert who works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Billings Clinic, its affiliates, and extends to other organizations developing and implementing evidence-based practices that support teams and individuals in reducing/preventing workplace violence. The Workplace Violence Program Specialist oversees the Workplace Violence Prevention Team and all subcommittees work. This individual partners with the Magnet and Safety and Emergency Management Manager(s)/Director(s) to ensure proper reporting, continued accreditation, and alignment with Billings Clinic's Nursing and organizational strategic plans.

Essential Job Functions

* Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.

* Champions and exemplifies behaviors that align with the mission, vision, and values of Billings Clinic and the department/service line.

* Serves as a clinical leader and role model, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in patient care.

* Provides strategic oversight of WPV prevention initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and evidence-based practices.

* Leads comprehensive reviews and documentation of WPV Safety Net events, ensuring timely follow-up, root cause analysis, and mitigation planning.

* Facilitates WPV Prevention Team meetings and actively participates in subgroup initiatives to support system-wide safety improvements.

* Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Program - Develops, implements, and evaluates the BERT or equivalent behavioral response program, ensuring clinical effectiveness, staff readiness, and patient-centered outcomes.

* Oversees team structure, training, deployment, and performance metrics; reports trends and outcomes to nursing and operational leadership.

* Conducts proactive rounding on high-risk patients/families, applying clinical judgment to anticipate and de-escalate behavioral health concerns.

* Maintains documentation and data to support Magnet designation and re-designation efforts.

* Engages frontline nursing staff in shared governance and continuous improvement processes.

* Designs and delivers education based on staff feedback, clinical trends, and Magnet standards.

* Performs in-depth clinical chart reviews of safety events to identify WPV-related behavioral patterns and care implications.

* Documents clinical rationale for WPV mitigation strategies and ensures compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.

* Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to embed WPV prevention into the broader organizational safety framework.

* Partners with program directors to monitor expenditures,…