Hospital Unit Manager

Sterling St James Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Great Falls, MT seeks an Acute Care Clinical Manager to lead the Medical-Surgical & Emergency Services teams. The role includes education, competencies, performance evaluations, and quality initiatives, with hands-on bedside involvement during high-acuity periods.

The position requires a BSN, Montana RN licensure, and 7+ years of RN clinical practice with at least 1 year in management. A comprehensive benefits package and relocation options are provided.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license in Montana or eligibility to obtain.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC certifications required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 7 years RN experience in Med-Surg/Acute Care/ED.
• At least 1 year of management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership with strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across the department in partnership with the Department Director.
• Drive staff development, onboarding, educational events, and annual evaluations.
• Manage scheduling, timecard edits, interviews, quality data collection, incident reporting, sick calls, and daily huddles.
• Provide bedside support during peak census or acuity across Med/Surg, Pediatric, Geriatric, and ED.
• Directly supervise Charge Nurses, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Ward Clerks, and Technicians; collaborate with House Supervisors, Physicians, and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Bedside nursing

Education

BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Acute Care Clinical Manager

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Department: Leadership Clinical / Medical-Surgical & Emergency Services

Location: Great Falls, Montana

We have partnered closely with a prominent healthcare system in Montana to secure a dynamic clinical leader for their acute care and emergency services division. We are currently seeking an experienced Acute Care Clinical Supervisor to foster an integrated nursing team approach and oversee staff development in Great Falls, Montana.

In this dual-impact leadership role, you will work directly with the Department Director to guide nursing staff through education, competencies, performance evaluations, and quality/safety initiatives. In addition to administrative oversight—such as scheduling, huddles, and compliance tracking—you will provide hands-on bedside support during peak census or acuity surges across Med/Surg, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Emergency settings.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Department Director to lead, organize, and direct daily operations across the department
• Drive staff development, departmental competencies, onboarding, educational events, and annual evaluations to help nursing and care teams reach their full professional potential.
• Manage departmental scheduling, timecard edits, interviewing, quality data collection, incident report tracking, sick call logs, and daily team huddles.
• Step in to assist with direct floor care across Med/Surg, Pediatric, Geriatric, and ED patient populations when patient volume or acuity exceeds scheduled staffing levels.
• Provide clear operational direction to Charge Nurses, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Ward Clerks, and Technicians while collaborating closely with House Supervisors, Physicians, Mid-Level Providers, and C-Suite Leadership.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Montana (or immediate eligibility to obtain).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 7 years of hands-on RN clinical experience within a Medical-Surgical, Acute Care, or Emergency Department setting.
• At least 1 year of management experience
• Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with a strong foundation in basic and advanced nursing principles, acute clinical decision-making, and customary emergency/acute care medical equipment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to balance administrative leadership with active, high-acuity bedside nursing support.

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 documented years of acute/emergency clinical practice, advanced certifications, and leadership history. 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.