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RN Director, Critical Care Whitefish

Logan Health

Whitefish, Montana

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RNCritical CareEmergencyIntensive Care

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

Logan Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days

About this role

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Logan Health Whitefish is seeking a dynamic RN Director of Critical Care to shape the future of emergency and specialized care services. The role holds direct accountability for the day-to-day success of the Emergency Department, Special Care Unit (SCU), and Seasonal Clinics. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, financial stewardship, EPIC EHR system optimization, ensuring seamless patient care coordination, maintaining compliance with accrediting and licensing agencies, data-driven quality improvement using Lean methodologies, team empowerment and leadership, supervising and mentoring Administrative and Clinic Supervisors, and leading recruitment and retention of clinical talent.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5 years of experience in emergency healthcare management
  • Current, unencumbered Montana RN License
  • RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer
  • ALS & PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer
  • Proficiency in project management, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health record/clinical documentation systems (EPIC experience preferred)
  • Deep understanding of rapid cycle improvement/Lean methodologies
  • Critical thinking and organizational skills

About the employer

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Logan Health
Community Hospital

You are looking at Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana—a rural and community hospital system with a skilled nursing site (Brendan House) tied to the medical center. If you are a new graduate, the accredited RN Residency is the main door:…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Accredited new-grad RN Residency with cohorts, mentorship, and structured clinical support
  • Residency base listed at $35/hour (Jul 2026 posting)
  • Night (+$3.75) and weekend (+$2.25) differentials at Brendan House skilled nursing

What reviewers flag

  • Glassdoor 3.2/5 from 138 reviews; only 52% would recommend
  • Many reviews cite poor management, low accountability, and productivity prioritized over staff wellbeing
  • Mixed reports of overwork, stress, and burnout alongside some flexible-schedule experiences
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Living in Whitefish, MT

A gateway to Glacier National Park, Whitefish pairs small-town warmth with year-round outdoor adventure. Ski Whitefish Mountain Resort in winter, paddle Flathead Lake in summer, and unwind in a compact downtown with local breweries and shops. Ideal for nurses seeking a close-knit mountain community with a strong four-season lifestyle.

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State price level · Montana
94.6
5% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,354/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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