Charge RN - Med/Surg - PT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg/Peds unit. You will lead patient care delivery, assess needs, and guide a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and MT RN licensure, with BLS required and ACLS/PALS optional. This role emphasizes mentoring staff and coordinating care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and RN licensed in Montana.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certifications optional.
• Med/Surg nursing experience preferred; charge role requires leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, and ensure safe, effective patient-centered care on Med/Surg/Peds.
• Mentor and support staff to grow professionally and maintain care standards.
• Delegate, document, and evaluate care plans across shifts and patient needs.

Skills

RN license Montana

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

About Northern Montana Hospital

About Northern Montana HospitalNorthern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:CardiologyNeurologyPediatric PulmonologyUrologyRadiation OncologyNephrologyEndocrinologyOptometry

About the role

An Acute Care Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit (Med/Surg/Peds) Charge Registered Nurse is a self-motivated professional who acts as a support and resource person in the care of patients before or after surgery, during recovery, during acute illness, and during swing bed hospital stays. They are responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation, delegation, and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient-centered care. The charge nurse will facilitate and mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. The charge nurse functions in structured care settings described as geographic and/or situational environments where the policies and procedures for provision of health care are established. The Charge Nurse has acquired or will acquire knowledge and develop proficiency in caring for individuals on the Medical/Surgical/Pediatric unit and relative to the ages of patients served.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered nurse currently licensed to practice professional nursing by the Montana State Board of Nursing.
• One year of Med/Surg experience is preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS Certification optional.

Salary is commensurate with up to 15 years of experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.