Acute Care Clinical Manager

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Acute Care Clinical Manager will be responsible for leading the development of an integrated nursing team approach. They will work directly with the Director in the development of the nursing staff including education, departmental competencies, evaluation, performance correction, patient safety and customer service-related issues. The Clinical Manager will assist nursing and care staff in reaching their full potential at each stage of their professional development. The focus will be on developing and enhancing clinical knowledge, technical skills, clinical decision-making skills, professional performance standards and interpersonal skills that nursing and care staff use to provide quality services. The clinical supervisor will also support the nurses with assistance on the floor when patient care exceeds current staffing positions for all patients pediatric to geriatric medical and surgical and emergency department patients. Works cooperatively with: House Supervisor, patients, families, physicians and mid-level providers, intradisciplinary team, and other healthcare professionals. Ensures patient care, safety standards, and documentation is carried out according to standards and/or policies set forth. Under the direction and approval of the Director of Medical Surgical Unit and Emergency Department, organizes, plans and directs medical-surgical functions and activities including interviewing staff, maintaining Acute Care schedules, obtaining quality data, maintaining incident report logs, and preparing evaluations for Medical Surgical and Emergency Department staff. Give directions to charge nurses, RN, LPN, CNA, Ward Clerks. Receives direction from: Director of Medical Surgical Unit and Emergency Department, Physicians and Mid-level providers, Administrator and CNO.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or equivalent


• Master's, preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a Med/Surg area. 


• 1 year of leadership experience, preferred. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Montana State RN License is required


• BLS


• ACLS


• PALS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Medial/Surgical nursing principles and procedures


• Basic office skills


• Basic computer skills


• IV skills


• Ability to operate manual and electronic medical equipment


• Coaching and counseling of subordinates, time management and delegation.


• Interviewing and strong human resources as well as exceptional communication skills required


• Needs to be highly skilled at interacting with people at all levels of the organization. 


• Must possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, be customer service oriented and work as an integral part of the team. 


• Requires flexibility, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills. 


• Must be able to demonstrate ability to initiate and develop special projects. 


• Must be able to handle a busy workload. 

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check


• Drug Screening


• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.