Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care - Full-time

Glendive Medical Center; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid Life & Disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and Extended Illness

Job summary

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Acute Care in our Critical Access Hospital. The role involves direct patient care under RN direction, exposure to ER, ICU, Med/Surg, OB, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Transitional Care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

We value compassionate, flexible team players with strong organizational skills and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Current Montana LPN License or compact multistate LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering quality nursing care consistent with physician orders and established standards.
• Monitoring patient status and reporting changes promptly.
• Administering medications and treatments.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assisting with development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Supporting patient and family education efforts.
• Participating in emergency and urgent care situations as needed.
• Promoting patient safety and infection prevention practices.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Assisting with delegation and oversight of support personnel activities.

Skills

Compassion and patient-centered care

Strong communication

Good judgment and attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability and professionalism

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Current Montana LPN License or compact multistate LPN license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care

Glendive Medical Center | Glendive, Montana Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Shifts per Week | Base Wage Starts at $26.14+/hour (based on experience & internal equity) - differentials are available.

Make a Difference Where Your Skills Matter

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Acute Care team. In our Critical Access Hospital, nurses have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, meaningful patient interaction, and opportunities to grow your clinical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an LPN at GMC, you will provide direct patient care and assist in coordinating treatment plans under the direction of Registered Nurses and healthcare providers. This position offers exposure to multiple areas of nursing, allowing you to broaden your experience while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering quality nursing care consistent with physician orders and established standards
• Monitoring patient status and reporting changes promptly
• Administering medications and treatments
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Assisting with development and implementation of patient care plans
• Supporting patient and family education efforts
• Participating in emergency and urgent care situations as needed
• Promoting patient safety and infection prevention practices
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Assisting with delegation and oversight of support personnel activities

Work areas include ER, ICU, Med/Surg, OB, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Transitional Care

Schedule Details

• Full-time, three 12-hour shifts
• Rotating day/night shifts every 6 weeks
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Compassion and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good judgment and attention to detail
• Flexibility in a dynamic healthcare setting
• Reliability and professionalism
• A collaborative approach to teamwork

Required Qualifications

• Current Montana LPN License or compact multistate LPN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience in a clinical setting
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Training or experience in behavioral health or crisis intervention

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer recruitment incentives such as a sign-on, relocation, retention, and tuition reimbursement specific to the candidate. Wages are based years of experience and internal equity.

Eligible after 59 days

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life & Disability

Eligible after 30 days

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Leave
• Paid float holidays

Why Nurses Choose GMC

As a Critical Access Hospital serving Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota, GMC is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare close to home. Our team embraces a culture of Service, Excellence, Respect, Value, and Engagement while supporting one another and the communities we serve.

Variety in Your Practice - Experience a wide range of patient care situations and develop skills across multiple departments.

Professional Development - Receive support from nursing leadership through competency training, education opportunities, and clinical development.

Supportive Team Culture - Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and help each other succeed.

Rural Healthcare Impact - Build meaningful relationships with patients and make a direct difference in the community where you work.

Montana Lifestyle - Enjoy the benefits of small-town living, outdoor recreation, shorter commutes, and a healthier work-life balance.

If you're looking for a nursing career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.