Director of Nursing Services

Granite County Medical Center; Philipsburg (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite County Medical Center is seeking a visionary Director of Nursing to lead with compassion, expertise, and purpose in a rural Montana community. This onsite role oversees nursing services across Granite County Medical Center and the Drummond Clinic, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with clinical best practices.

The Director will lead staffing, education, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with providers and community stakeholders to foster a culture of

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of nursing teams and clinical staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• Experience across lifespan care including long-term and emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and staff development.
• Promote clinical quality and patient safety, ensuring licensure and certifications are current.
• Collaborate with providers, staff, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Organizational Skills

Compassionate Care

Community Focus

Team Collaboration

Education

Montana RN License

Job description

Lead with Purpose in the Heart of Montana

Granite County Medical Center is seeking a visionary Director of Nursing to lead with compassion, expertise, and purpose. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact in a community where relationships matter, care is personal, and the surrounding Montana mountains offer an unmatched quality of life.

If you are passionate about guiding a dedicated team, advancing rural healthcare, and shaping the future of patient-centered care, we invite you to bring your leadership and heart to our organization.

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and regulatory compliance of nursing and nursing support services at Granite County Medical Center and the Drummond Clinic. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with clinical best practices and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services across the organization
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing staff development and education
• Promote and maintain high standards of clinical quality and patient safety
• Ensure all nursing staff practice within scope and maintain current licensure and certifications
• Collaborate with providers, staff, patients, families, and community stakeholders
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture built on accountability, respect, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, adapt, and perform effectively under pressure
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan, including long-term care and emergency services
• Self-motivated, creative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated organizational skills, assertiveness, patience, and professionalism
• Commitment to compassionate, community-focused care
• Montana RN License

Work Environment & Expectations

• Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend activities
• Visible leadership presence to ensure safe, high-quality care at all times

Why Granite County Medical Center?

• Meaningful leadership role in a close-knit rural community
• Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Access to Montana's natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle

Join us and lead with purpose-where your work truly matters.

This is an onsite position