Job Description
Job Description:
The Nurse Clinical Leader provides leadership and clinical expertise during their shift and within their department. They manage unit resources and supervise personnel to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on the unique needs of patients on the unit, both clinically and financially. They serve as clinical support for staff and exemplify competency and professionalism.
As a part of line management, this role will have significant leadership responsibilities, including several of the following: leading change, scheduling, maintenance of staff competencies, new employee selection / orientation, constructive discipline, and completion of annual employee performance reviews. The Clinical Nurse Leader provides leadership support for professional governance.
The Clinical Nurse Leader also works in a regularly scheduled bedside RN shift with the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process with technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? St. Vincent Hospital in Montana is seeking a Clinical Leader to join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
You
You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Post Anesthesia Nurse Clinical Leader
You’re generous with your compassion, your empathy and especially your voice, because your opinion matters.
You’re equally comfortable with patients, families, colleagues, mentors and technology .
Us
St. Vincent Healthcare is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 286-bed level II trauma center has provided care in Montana and the surrounding area since 1898 .
We are passionate about patient care and quality outcomes . We have 14 operating rooms w ith a hybrid room . Our cases include:
- General surgery
- Pediatric surgery and procedures
- Gynecological Surgery
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Orthopedics and joint surgery
- Neuro and deep brain stimulation surgery
- Open heart, cardiovascular and TAVR surgery
Why Join St. Vincent Hospital?
At St. Vincent Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our nurses. As a Clinical Leader, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Education Assistance – Tuition reimbursement and certification support to help advance your career.
- Work-Life Balance – Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Wellness Programs – Employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
- Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a highly respected hospital system.
Local Attractions & Entertainment in Billings, Montana
Billings offers a vibrant mix of outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and family-friendly entertainment. Here are some exciting attractions near St. Vincent Hospital:
- Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum – A fun and interactive museum for all ages.
- DanWalt Botanical Gardens – A beautiful garden perfect for relaxation and exploration.
- Lava Island Billings – An indoor playground offering exciting activities.
- Western Heritage Center – A museum showcasing Montana’s rich history.
- Yellowstone County Museum – Featuring fascinating exhibits, including the Ghost Dance display.
- The Reef Indoor Water Park – A thrilling water park experience for families.
- The Pub Station – A lively concert venue with performances across various music genres.
- Riverfront Park – A scenic outdoor space ideal for recreation and relaxation
Join us at St. Vincent Hospital and make a difference in the lives of our patients while embracing the beauty and adventure of Montana!
Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and p aid t ime o ff. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough evaluations of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills when necessary. Gathers and assesses information from the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing professionals, support staff, and others.
- Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement on the unit. Advocates for nursing teams in respective practice areas. Supports other members of nursing management with key messaging and priority initiatives.
- Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize the department’s patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources, including by scheduling caregivers and approving/denying time off requests based on department and patient care needs.
- Forecasts, develops, and communicates accurate information on admission, discharge, and transfer to ensure appropriate patient placement while communicating with appropriate caregivers on difficult/challenging patients to facilitate appropriate care needs.
- Evaluates and promotes staff competency, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures through performance reviews, peer reviews, caregiver recognition (e.g., recommendations for promotion and/or other rewards/incentives), and corrective action.
- Evaluates department needs and develops and implements plans to move staff from novice to expert nurses in areas of practice, clinical competency, and patient experience.
- Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
- Makes and/or recommends decisions related to staffing and hiring needs, candidate evaluation and selection, new hire orientation, and caregiver retention, orientation, etc.
- Ensures that staffing levels/skill levels match census/acuities for the department and assigns patient care and other responsibilities appropriate to skill and experience levels of individual caregivers.
- Assists staff members with direct patient care as needed.
- Shares responsibility for the day-to-day operations. Promotes safety, quality and experience for patients and caregivers.
- Oversight responsibilities for competency of staff. This may include annual skills updates, ongoing educational in-services and completion of mandatory educational requirements.
- Oversight accountabilities for ongoing programs (i.e., patient experience, continuous improvement, etc.).
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Clinical knowledge
- Resource management
- Patient safety
- Mentorship
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience in assigned clinical area.
- Specialty Certification
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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