Clinical Manager, Heart and Vascular

Job Title: Clinical Manager – Heart & Vascular (Outpatient)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | Salaried

Schedule: On-Site | Monday – Friday

Target Compensation: $80,000 – $105,000 / year (Commensurate with Experience) + Full Benefits Package

Position Summary

We have partnered closely with a prominent healthcare system in Montana to secure a dynamic clinical leader for their outpatient cardiovascular division. We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Manager – Heart & Vascular to foster an integrated, patient-centered clinic approach and oversee daily nursing operations in Great Falls, Montana.

In this leadership role, you will work directly with the Director of Outpatient Services to guide clinical staff through education, competencies, performance evaluations, and quality/safety initiatives. Alongside administrative oversight—such as policy development, scheduling, workflow optimization, and annual budget management—you will collaborate closely with cardiovascular providers and staff to ensure seamless, high-touch outpatient care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily outpatient clinical practice and lead the development, implementation, and oversight of departmental policies, procedures, orientation protocols, and nursing standards.
• Interview, hire, onboard, schedule, and evaluate clinical staff; provide ongoing coaching, competency assessments, education, and performance management.
• Identify, develop, and implement efficient, cost-effective clinic workflows while assisting with the launch of new cardiovascular service lines and patient education programs.
• Lead quality review and reporting initiatives, oversee infection control and patient safety standards, and ensure continuous compliance with State Board of Nursing rules and healthcare regulatory bodies.
• Partner with the Director of Outpatient Services to assist in developing the annual departmental budget and manage ongoing operational expenses within approved targets.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, third-party payors, and patients to resolve escalations and maintain high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field required.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• 2 to 5+ years of clinical nursing experience combined with proven supervisory or clinical leadership experience required; outpatient clinical practice background strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and electronic medical records; strong working knowledge of healthcare budgeting, workflow analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range commensurate with leadership and clinical experience.
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday package to support work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance options for qualified out-of-state candidates.
• Professional growth and continuing education support to advance clinical leadership pathways.

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements: Final base salary and overall financial packages will be verified and determined by the organization based on your experience. All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, health/immunization verification, and full credentialing.

Note on Employment Status: The comprehensive benefits package and leadership structures detailed above are explicitly offered for full-time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for alternative employment arrangements.