Job Description:

You can make a difference as a part of our region's largest health care system, based locally in Billings, Montana. Join our amazing team with a focus on safe, high quality care and an excellent patient experience. Billings Clinic is here to take care of our community and region.


We look forward to meeting you.

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-time employees (minimum of 24 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 2021 Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-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!

Radiology RN Clinical Coordinator

RADIOLOGY ADMINISTRATION (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift:  
Day

Schedule:  Mon-Friday Days

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

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

Starting Wage DOE

The Clinical Coordinator assists the Manager and/or Director in providing leadership and management within the assigned department(s). May supervise nursing and non-nursing staff depending on the staff mix within an assigned department. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible and accountable for the coordination of the operational and clinical activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personal management to include clinical personnel selection, 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. In the absence of the Manager/Director, may assume responsibility and accountability for management of the assigned department(s). 

Essential Job Functions

* Provides leadership within the assigned department(s) in the accomplishment of organizational/departmental goals and objectives. Performs the functions of interviewing, hiring, scheduling, establishing priorities and assigning workloads, orientation/training, performance appraisals, coaching/counseling, disciplinary up to and including discharge as coordinated with the Manager or Director and Human Resources. Responsible for adhering to established human resource management policies and procedures.
* Participates in the development of and assists with implementation of an education plan that addresses individual, departmental and/or the medical specialty needs. Conducts regular staff meetings and directs the orientation and training of new staff and provides on-going education to staff. Creates an environment in which personnel can realize personal growth and development through active participation in departmental decisions, opportunities for professional growth and consistent application of personnel policies.
* Plans appropriate staffing practices by maximizing the utilization of resources; forecasts and anticipates the personnel needs of department(s) with regard to fluctuations in the patient/resident workload and productivity standards; maintains staffing at agreed upon budgetary standards.
* Assists Manager/Director/ with the development, implementation and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures and practices to ensure quality of care and a safe environment for patient/residents/staff.
* Organizes ongoing communication between all health care providers regarding aspects of patient/resident care and department(s) functions. Acts to resolve conflicts in a timely manner. Develops collaborative relationships with physicians to enhance quality practice and quality outcomes. Provides consultation for patients/residents care related concerns and acts as a patient/resident and staff advocate as needed.
* Participates in both short and long term planning for departmental functions and budgetary processes and fiscal control.
* Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance and ensures staff adherence to the same. Monitors and ensures compliance with quality and regulatory standards (i.e., Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, Magnet, etc.). Prevents, minimizes and/or corrects risks to patients/residents, families, physicians, and other health care providers. Investigates unusual occurrences and follows appropriate procedure.
* Utilizes process improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Develops quality initiatives as appropriate based on patient satisfaction scores, medication error data, employee satisfaction scores, regulatory compliance, and/or other issues as identified.
* Maintains and displays an appropriate degree of clinical expertise as appropriate. Acts as a resource for physicians, other health care providers, patients/residents, and families. Identifies needs and sets goals for own professional growth and development, meets all mandatory system/departmental educational requirements. Maintains knowledge of current clinical trends and developments as it relates to job scope.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Billings Clinic policy and procedures, both organizational and departmental
* Electronic Applications, i.e. Microsoft Office Billings Clinic Code of Business Conduct
* Billings Clinic Corporate Compliance Program
* HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
* Patient'/resident rights
* Patient safety standards
* Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
* Regulatory requirements and standards (i.e., Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, Magnet, etc.)
* Clinical and financial information systems for patient care areas
* Health care environments and trends as it relates to nursing
* Budgeting and fiscal control
* Evidence based nursing/Respiratory practice
* Clear, effective and professional communication both verbal and written
* Application of leadership and management principles
* Conflict resolution
* Incorporate cultural diversity and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant through geriatric
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Interpret policies and procedures; identify non-compliance and initiate appropriate action
* Utilize time management concepts to maximize time effectively
* Work independently as well as work in teams
* Interpret and direct clinical and financial directives/services
* Analyze departmental needs and initiate corrective action as appropriate
* React calmly and professionally when dealing with sensitive, difficult and/or emergent situations
* Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments, often with competing priorities and meet required timeframes/deadlines
* To lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted (25 pounds limit in LDRP)
* Decisions regarding human resource management may have legal implications.
* Decisions regarding budgeting and fiscal control have a direct impact on the financial viability of the organization.
* Responsible for assessing and making 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.
* Must develop and maintain sound, collaborative working relationships with interdisciplinary team. Responsible for the supervision and coordination of a patient care area with operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
* Responsible to practice within scope of licensure as a Registered Nurse/Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Minimum Qualifications



Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse/Respiratory Therapist


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts in Nursing (BAN) or BAS Respiratory Therapy
  
  
  

Certifications and Licenses

• Healthcare Provider CPR certification required; ACLS may be required in some units


• Current Montana state license as Registered Nurse/Respiratory Therapist

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 and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and family
status, national origin, spoken language, neurodiversity, age, 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.

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