Clinical Coordinator - Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic invites applications for a Clinical Coordinator in Inpatient Psychiatric Services on our main campus. The role supports the Manager/Director, coordinating 24/7 hospital operations and patient flow across departments.

Responsibilities include staff development, scheduling, and adherence to evidence-based practice to promote high-quality patient care. Requires RN licensure and nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Progressively responsible duties and supervision preferred.
• CPR certification required; ACLS may be required in some units; Montana RN license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 24/7 department operations and staffing.
• Supervise and mentor staff; manage scheduling and performance.
• Improve patient flow and throughput across the unit.
• Develop policies, procedures and education plans; ensure compliance.
• Foster interprofessional collaboration and quality of care.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS may be required

Job description

Clinical Coordinator - Inpatient Psychiatric Services

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!

You can make a difference here.

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. Click here 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 aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Clinical Coordinator - Inpatient Psychiatric Services (PSYCH SUPPORT SERVICES (Billings Clinic Main Campus))

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Shift: Day

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

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

Starting Wage DOE: $40.91 - 51.14

The Clinical Coordinator Hospital assists the Manager and/or Director in providing leadership and management within the assigned department(s). The Clinical Coordinator is responsible and accountable for the coordination of the 24 hour/7 day a week hospital operational activity. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personnel management to include selection/hiring, orientation/training, scheduling, development/mentoring, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, patient/resident care delivery, physician relationships, intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities, quality control and process improvement activities, regulatory compliance and fiscal control. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Utilizes current evidence-based practice to promote timely standard advancement. In the absence of the Manager/Director, may assume responsibility and accountability for 24-hour management of the assigned department(s).

Essential Job Functions

• Assists Manager/Director with the development, implementation and maintenance of organizational/departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives to ensure safe, high quality patient/resident care.
• Responsible to practice, and provide patient care, within scope of licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Optimize the flow and efficiency for patient throughput, ensuring optimal movement of patients through the hospital to monitor performance metrics, identify and resolve delays and collaborate with the inter-professional team to streamline operations and improve overall patient flow.
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of a patient care area with operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Develops and maintains sound, collaborative working relationships with interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in the development of and assists with implementation of an education plan that addresses individual and departmental needs. Directs the orientation and training of new staff and ensures ongoing education Utilizes evidence based practice supported by nursing research.
• Assesses and makes recommendations/decisions regarding the quality and safety of patient/resident care. Acts as a resource to staff, other health care providers, patients/residents and family members.
• Fosters an environment in which staff can realize personal growth and development through active participation in departmental decisions, Shared Governance and opportunities for professional growth.
• Participates in both short- and long-term planning for departmental functions, budgetary processes and fiscal control. Maximizes resources; anticipating responses to the needs of the department.
• Organizes ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, regarding aspects of patient/resident care and department(s) functions. Maintains and displays an appropriate degree of clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse
• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Preferred

Experience

• Clinical Nursing experience relevant to area of service.
• Demonstration of progressively more responsible duties and/or previous supervisory experience, preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Healthcare Provider CPR certification required; ACLS may be required in some units At hire
• Current State of Montana license as Registered Nurse At hire

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.