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

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time Clinical Coordinator (RN) to provide leadership and oversight for its Acute Care Rehab and Post-Surgical departments. The combined departments have approximately 40 FTEs and help patients regain strength, independence, and confidence while recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. The coordinator supports daily operations, mentors staff, and advances quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role is scheduled hourly, on days, Monday through Friday, with occasional night, weekend, or holiday work to support staffing when needed. The coordinator may also provide direct patient care support when staffing needs arise. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment.

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital in Missoula, Montana, and part of Lifepoint Health, a community-based healthcare network. The employer describes its mission as making communities healthier and emphasizes an inclusive workforce and meaningful career opportunities.

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, with 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 and manage 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

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

What This Job Offers

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