RN Manager, Emergency & Critical Care | Whitefish

Logan Health Whitefish; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health Whitefish seeks an experienced RN leader to serve as the Manager of Emergency & Critical Care, overseeing the 9-bed Emergency Department and 4-bed Special Care Unit in a state-designated trauma center. You will lead clinical teams, collaborate with physicians, and drive high-quality patient care across trauma, cardiac, and stroke programs.

Volume exceeds 12,000 annual patients with a focus on operational excellence, staffing optimization, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including significant Emergency Department leadership.
• Current Montana RN License or a multistate compact license with authorization to practice nursing in Montana.
• 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.

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

Emergency Department leadership

Team leadership

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Lead Emergency & Critical Care in Whitefish At Logan Health

Whitefish, exceptional patient care starts with exceptional leadership. We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN leader to serve as our RN Manager, Emergency & Critical Care, providing strategic and operational leadership for our Emergency Department and Special Care Unit (SCU). Our 9-bed Emergency Department cares for more than 12,000 patients annually and serves as a state-designated trauma center. Our 4-bed SCU provides specialized care within our critical access hospital. This is an opportunity to lead experienced teams, partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders, and help shape the future of emergency and critical care services in our community.

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.

Why Logan Health Whitefish?

• Join an experienced team in a beautiful Montana community and make a meaningful impact on emergency and critical care services.
• Join Logan Health and lead what's next.

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

• If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment screening, which includes:
• 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 encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. 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.

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation.

Our Core Values

• Be Kind - We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment.
• Work Together - Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication.
• Trust and Be Trusted - We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent.
• Strive for Excellence - We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.