Resident Care Coordinator (LPN/RN)
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Resident Care Coordinator (Nursing) - Bozeman, Montana

Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating resident care and clinical practice to ensure a high standard of care. Acts as a clinical resource and leader for the care team, providing guidance, supervision, and intervention in resident care and care planning in compliance with regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Montana Licensure (LPN or Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS certification

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate care of residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar facilities
• Schedule and train care staff ensuring clinical services meet regulations and professional standards
• Communicate with families and medical professionals as needed
• Ensure resident care plans are properly documented and updated
• Provide compassionate care to support residents’ physical and emotional well-being
• Participate in performance improvement activities (e.g., Fall Risk team, Infection Control Committee)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sound judgment, patience, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in busy, stressful environments
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts
• Self-directed with attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and teamwork abilities

Schedule Requirements

• Regular and sustained attendance required
• May work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours
• On-call duties may be required

Physical Requirements

• Repeated lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Occasional climbing of stairs or ladders
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling
• Continuous fine finger movements and close visual acuity
• Cognitive ability to learn new tasks, maintain focus, and make timely decisions
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations

Additional Information

• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances
• Candidates must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered