ICU - Clinical Coordinator

Clinical Coordinator

Status/FTE: FT / 0.8-1.0 FTE

Shift length: variable shifts

Start Time: variable shifts

Unit: ICU

Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): Days primarily with some nights and evenings to cover the leadership needs of the unit.

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator (Focus: Critical Care) is a competent professional nurse who possesses advanced knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as leadership capabilities. Under the supervision of the Department Director, the Clinical Coordinator functions as a shift leader providing day to day management of the departments to which s/he is assigned. The Clinical Coordinator may also design, organize, implement, and evaluate generalized, as well as focused adult learning activities and programs that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, and competency of direct clinical nursing care providers in arenas providing women’s/newborns care. The role includes responsibilities for this functional area of patient care services and that of a resource person, consultant, collaborator, facilitator-instructor, role model, and evaluator. This individual assists in communication of organizational and division-level vision and goals, educates a team of skilled staff, and ensures cost effective and efficient use of allocated resources for optimum outcomes.

The Clinical Coordinator is accountable for compliance with the Montana Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics, and all other applicable regulatory standards.

Primary (Essential) Duties

1. Provides day to day leadership of the assigned units, including but not limited to scheduling, staffing, payroll, and troubleshooting day to day issues.

2. Participates in leader rounding and provides support to other hospital initiatives.

3. Assists with conflict de-escalation, resolution, and problem solving for patients, families, staff, and providers.

4. Meets with leaders of applicable departments on a regular basis to discuss staff educational and development needs for designated areas. Performs needs assessments, gap analyses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning activities. Participates in designated departments’ briefs, huddles, and debriefs as applicable and appropriate.

5. Maintains clinical expertise through hands-on, in-unit demonstrations of skills and competencies and maintaining knowledge currency of Critical Care evidence-based practice. Meets the job requirements of the Clinical Practice RN.

6. Maintains a mechanism for staff members on all shifts to solicit assistance for problem solving patient care issues through in-house resources, on-line learning and nurse practice resources, and other appropriate mechanisms of communications.

7. Establishes and maintains effective communications and rapport with Medical Staff members in a manner that is receptive to their needs and concerns, thus providing for collaborative working relationships, especially as pertains to staff development. Encourages and seeks out the assistance of the Medical Staff in participating with educational endeavors for staff members.

8. Manages allocated programs of responsibility in the most efficient and effective manner. Serves as a leadership representative and subject matter expert on hospital committees as assigned. Reviews and informs policies and procedures as assigned.

9. Actively participates in continuing education. Participates in required certifications (ie. BLS) applicable to critical care nursing. Demonstrates high level computer skills for research, utilizes the learning management system, and maintains proficiency of the electronic medical record. Assists the department Director in maintaining currency of department-level policies.

10. Maintains membership in appropriate/applicable professional organizations as well as networks with peers to keep abreast of the current professional practice and quality-driven environment as it affects clinicians and the Medical Center

11. Utilizes quality data to identify and define concerns/problems and develops appropriate in-services or continuing education programs to address. Collaborates with IT and Quality professionals to assure nursing documentation systems lend to evidence-based best practices.

12. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, complies with the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and the Division of Nursing, and demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.

13. Promotes evidence-based nursing practice, which is grounded in the organization’s nursing philosophy, involves the patient and caregivers/significant others with respect to their values, cultural differences, preferences and expressed needs.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. 

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred
• RN Licensed to practice in the State of Montana
• ANCC clinical specialty certification required, if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within 3 years of hire
• BLS and ACLS required
• Persons not meeting the requirements will be evaluated for eligibility on an individual basis

Hiring Manager and contact information: Brett Kay, bkay@communitymed.org

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Clinical Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.