Orthopedic Nurse

Sterling St James Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, and vision

Retirement savings plan with employer

Fully covered medical malpractice

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Great Falls, MT, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the primary clinical liaison in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high-quality outcomes, and personalized patient care while coordinating daily clinical workflows and ensuring clear communication across the interdisciplinary team. The RN will triage patient calls, assist with examinations and procedures, manage charting and prior authorizations, supervise CNAs and schedulers,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required, BSN preferred).
• Current Montana RN license is required; LPN or CMA credentials not preferred.
• BLS certification is required; orthopedic/outpatient experience a plus.
• Strong clinical knowledge of nursing practice and orthopedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily clinical operations in the orthopedic clinic.
• Triage patient calls, assess needs, and determine care pathways.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Process prescriptions refills and medical prior authorizations efficiently.
• Supervise CNAs and schedulers; ensure clear direction and teamwork.
• Record vitals, update EHR, and prep patients for visits and follow-ups.
• Maintain a safe, family-centered environment with accountability.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Triage

EHR navigation

Education

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN – Orthopedics (Clinic)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic

Location: Great Falls, MT

Our client is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the primary clinical liaison between patients, staff, and orthopedic providers. Operating within an outpatient clinic setting that emphasizes teamwork and high-quality clinical outcomes, this role focuses on providing personalized patient care, coordinating daily clinical workflows, and facilitating clear communication across the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage daily clinical operations within the orthopedic clinic under provider direction, ensuring alignment with established professional standards and practices
• Perform comprehensive triage of patient phone calls, evaluate clinical needs, and determine appropriate pathways of care or escalation to orthopedic specialists
• Assist orthopedic providers with clinical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and specialized treatments following verified clinical competency
• Manage clinical paperwork workflows, including processing prescription refills and completing medical prior authorizations efficiently
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary clinic team, providing clear clinical direction to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and medical schedulers
• Take and record accurate patient vital signs, update electronic medical records, and prepare patients for orthopedic consultations or post-operative follow-ups
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and family-centered care environment while maintaining strict accountability for clinical tasks and outcomes

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Current Montana State Registered Nurse (RN) license required (LPN or Certified Medical Assistant credentials considered based on experience, but RN is highly preferred for this position)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong foundational knowledge of medical terminology, basic nursing principles, and orthopedic clinical procedures
• Proficient keyboarding and electronic health record (EHR) navigation skills, combined with strong general office operation capabilities
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills to effectively interface with providers, patients, and ancillary staff
• Position is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization clearance

Benefits

• Strong, industry-leading nurse-to-patient ratios designed to prevent burnout and maximize patient safety.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution.
• Fully covered medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation to support a healthy work-life balance.

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements:

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

Note on Employment Status:

The comprehensive benefits package and compensation structure detailed above are explicitly offered for full-time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for part-time arrangements.