RN Director, Emergency & Critical Care | Whitefish
Whitefish, Montana
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN leader to serve as our RN Director, Emergency & Critical Care, providing strategic and operational leadership for our Emergency Department and Special Care Unit (SCU).
Posted Oct 7 · 5 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- Day shift, variable hours Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Department and Special Care Unit (SCU) · Hospital providing strategic and operational leadership for our Emergency Department and Special Care Unit (SCU).
- License
- RN license Current Montana RN License or a multistate compact license with authorization to practice nursing in Montana required.Current Montana RN License or multistate compact license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Montana RN License or multistate compact license Current Montana RN License or a multistate compact license with authorization to practice nursing in Montana required. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS (RQI Provider) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient careAfter hire · within 7 days of hire RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
- Certification
- ALS within 6 months of hire/transferAfter hire · within 6 months of hire ALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
- Certification
- PALS within 6 months of hire/transferAfter hire · within 6 months of hire PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience
- 5 years progressive nursing leadership, including significant ED leadership Five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including significant Emergency Department leadership experience.
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and clinical operations Working knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and clinical operations.
- Also asks
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage clinical operations and make sound decisions in a complex healthcare environment Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage clinical operations and make sound decisions in a complex healthcare environment.
- Also asks
- Proficiency with electronic health records and computerized clinical documentation systems Proficiency with electronic health records and computerized clinical documentation systems.
- Also asks
- Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Also asks
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, staff and interdisciplinary leaders Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, staff and interdisciplinary leaders.
Preferred
- Certification
- CEN, TCRN or other relevant specialty certification CEN, TCRN or other relevant specialty certification.
- Education
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field.
- Experience
- Experience in trauma, critical access hospitals or other complex acute care environments Experience in trauma, critical access hospitals or other complex acute care environments is highly valued.
- Experience
- Leading Emergency Department operations in a hospital or critical access hospital setting Experience leading Emergency Department operations in a hospital or critical access hospital setting.
- Experience
- Trauma, cardiac or stroke program experience Trauma, cardiac or stroke program experience.
- Also asks
- Proficiency in project management Proficiency in project management.
- Also asks
- Experience with rapid-cycle improvement, Lean or other performance improvement methodologies Experience with rapid-cycle improvement, Lean or other performance improvement methodologies.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Provide leadership and oversight for Emergency Department and SCU operations Provide leadership and oversight for Emergency Department and SCU operations.
- Day to day
- Lead, develop and engage experienced clinical teams Lead, develop and engage experienced clinical teams.
- Day to day
- Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to support high-quality patient care Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to support high-quality patient care.
- Day to day
- Oversee staffing, resources, quality and departmental performance Oversee staffing, resources, quality and departmental performance.
- Day to day
- Support trauma, cardiac and stroke initiatives Support trauma, cardiac and stroke initiatives.
- Day to day
- Lead performance improvement and operational initiatives Lead performance improvement and operational initiatives.
- Day to day
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and clinical excellence Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and clinical excellence.
- Unit size
- 9-bed Emergency Department Our 9-bed Emergency Department cares for more than 12,000 patients annually and serves as a state-designated trauma center.
- Unit size
- 4-bed Special Care Unit Our 4-bed SCU provides specialized care within our critical access hospital.
- Details
- More than 12,000 patients annually in the Emergency Department cares for more than 12,000 patients annually
- Details
- State-designated trauma center serves as a state-designated trauma center.
- Details
- Critical access hospital
- Details
- Operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
- Details
- Schedules set to position and organization needs and may be adjusted Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
- Details
- Offer contingent on pre-employment screening (background, references, drug, health and immunizations, physical demand review) please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Original listing
Posted on Logan Health Whitefish’s careers page.
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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 Director, 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.
What's around it?
Whitefish, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,354/mo
- Household income
- $73,811/yr, all local households, not nurse pay