RN Manager, Emergency & Critical Care | Whitefish

Logan Health; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health in Whitefish seeks a seasoned chief nurse leader to direct Emergency Department and critical care operations. You will guide ED/SCU teams, collaborate with physicians and cross-disciplinary leaders to ensure high-quality patient care, and drive staffing, quality and performance improvements.

The role emphasizes trauma, cardiac and stroke initiatives with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence across shifts and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including ED leadership.
• Montana RN license or multistate compact with MT authorization.
• Working knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and clinical operations.
• Ability to lead teams and make decisions in a complex healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians and staff.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days; ALS within 6 months; PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Emergency Department and SCU operations.
• Lead, develop and engage experienced clinical teams.
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to support high-quality patient care.
• Oversee staffing, resources, quality and departmental performance.
• Support trauma, cardiac and stroke initiatives.
• Lead performance improvement and operational initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and clinical excellence.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Emergency Leadership

Staff Development

Collaboration

Clinical Operations

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Clinical Documentation Systems

Job description

Lead Emergency & Critical Care in Whitefish At Logan Health Whitefish

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for Emergency Department and SCU operations.
• Lead, develop and engage experienced clinical teams.
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to support high-quality patient care.
• Oversee staffing, resources, quality and departmental performance.
• Support trauma, cardiac and stroke initiatives.
• Lead performance improvement and operational initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and clinical excellence.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a strong, clinically credible nurse leader with Emergency Department leadership experience who can build trust with experienced teams and providers while effectively leading day-to-day operations. Experience in trauma, critical access hospitals or other complex acute care environments is highly valued.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including significant Emergency Department leadership experience.
• Current Montana RN License or a multistate compact license with authorization to practice nursing in Montana required.
• Working knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and clinical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage clinical operations and make sound decisions in a complex healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computerized clinical documentation systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, staff and interdisciplinary leaders.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
• ALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Experience leading Emergency Department operations in a hospital or critical access hospital setting.
• Trauma, cardiac or stroke program experience.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Experience with rapid-cycle improvement, Lean or other performance improvement methodologies.
• CEN, TCRN or other relevant specialty certification.

Shift

Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability).

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.