Clinical Coordinator - Hospital Surgery

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator Hospital assists the Manager and/or Director in providing leadership and management within the assigned department(s). The role coordinates 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hospital operations and may assume 24-hour management responsibility for assigned departments in the absence of the Manager/Director. Responsibilities include personnel management, patient care delivery, physician relationships, coordination of departmental and interdepartmental activities, quality control, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and fiscal control. The Clinical Coordinator also assists with policy and procedure development and uses evidence-based practice to promote timely standard advancement. This position is in Hospital Surgery, Pre-Op/Post-Op, at Billings Clinic’s Main Campus. The Clinical Coordinator practices as a Registered Nurse within the scope of licensure, coordinates a patient care area operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and supports safe, high-quality patient care and efficient patient flow. The role includes staff education and development, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality and safety oversight, departmental planning, and participation in budgetary processes. The position is full-time, with 80 hours per two-week pay period, and is classified as exempt. The stated starting wage is $40.91–$51.14, dependent on experience. Billings Clinic describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; a defined contribution pension plan; paid time off; and an employee wellness program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse.
Clinical nursing experience relevant to the area of service.
Current State of Montana Registered Nurse license at hire.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Complete four hours of annual training for advanced orthopedic and spine certification requirements.
Any required license or certification must be current and in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Four-year/bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Demonstration of progressively more responsible duties and/or previous supervisory experience preferred.
ACLS may be required in some units.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager/Director with developing, implementing, and maintaining organizational and departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to support safe, high-quality patient care.
Practice and provide patient care within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure.
Optimize patient throughput by monitoring performance metrics, identifying and resolving delays, and collaborating with the interprofessional team to improve patient flow.
Supervise and coordinate a patient care area with operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in developing and implementing an education plan that addresses individual and departmental needs; direct new staff orientation and training and ensure ongoing education.
Use evidence-based practice supported by nursing research.
Assess patient/resident care quality and safety and make recommendations or decisions; serve as a resource to staff, other healthcare providers, patients/residents, and family members.
Support staff growth and development through participation in departmental decisions, Shared Governance, and professional growth opportunities.
Participate in short- and long-term departmental planning, budgetary processes, and fiscal control; maximize resources and anticipate and respond to departmental needs.
Organize ongoing interdisciplinary communication about patient/resident care and department functions.
Maintain and display appropriate clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse.
Use performance improvement principles to assess and improve patient/resident care quality and incorporate the Magnet Model to transform the work environment and quality of nursing care.
In the Manager/Director’s absence, assume responsibility and accountability for 24-hour management of assigned department(s).