Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Acute Care Rehab and Post-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator (RN) provides leadership and operational oversight for Community Medical Center’s Acute Care Rehab and Post-Surgical departments. The role supports daily operations for two specialty departments with a combined team of approximately 40 FTEs, helping ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care. The coordinator manages staffing and workflow, mentors and develops employees, monitors performance and productivity, and collaborates with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams. The position also serves as a clinical resource and may provide direct patient care support when staffing needs arise.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with an hourly day schedule, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights, weekends, or holidays may be needed to support staffing. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license or Compact RN License with Montana endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• ANCC clinical specialty certification required; must be acquired within three years of hire.
• At least one year of nursing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated progression from bedside nursing into leadership roles such as Charge Nurse, House Supervisor, or Nurse Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing or a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for the Acute Care Rehab and Post-Surgical departments.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient patient care delivery.
• Monitor departmental productivity, staffing resources, and workflow.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff through ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.
• Investigate and manage incident reports, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor action plans supporting departmental goals and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve operational and patient care objectives.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct patient care support when staffing needs arise.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates with a two-year commitment.
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager