RN Nurse Manager | Acute Care / Med Surg (40-Bed Unit)
Job Description
This leader will provide clinical, operational, and people leadership within one of our fast-paced inpatient care environments, supporting a high-acuity and diverse medical-surgical patient population. The Nurse Manager plays a critical role in driving patient care quality, workforce engagement, operational excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the unit.
This position is ideal for a confident and visible nursing leader who thrives in complex acute care environments, values team development, and can effectively balance patient experience, staffing operations, quality outcomes, and employee engagement.
At Logan Health, our leaders are empowered to make meaningful impact — supporting both frontline caregivers and the patients and communities we serve.
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.
About the Unit
The Acute Care Unit is a 40-bed inpatient medical-surgical unit caring for a broad range of patients requiring acute hospitalization, complex care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
This unit operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment requiring strong operational leadership, staffing oversight, patient throughput coordination, and a consistent focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.
The Nurse Manager partners closely with frontline nursing leaders, physicians, case management, therapy teams, and hospital leadership to support efficient operations, staff development, and exceptional patient care delivery.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role includes:
Building and sustaining a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture
Supporting staff retention, professional growth, and leadership development
Maintaining high standards for patient safety, quality, and patient experience
Leading effective staffing and patient throughput operations in a busy inpatient environment
Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strong communication across teams
Driving operational improvement initiatives and measurable outcomes
Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong clinical judgment and operational leadership skills
Ability to lead effectively in fast-paced and evolving care environments
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Financial stewardship and productivity management experience
Emotional intelligence, professionalism, and leadership presence
Ability to lead change initiatives and support team accountability
Commitment to Logan Health’s mission, vision, and core values
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
Provide day-to-day operational and clinical oversight of the Acute Care Unit
Support safe, high-quality patient care delivery and effective staffing operations
Maintain a visible leadership presence and support frontline staff and nursing leaders
Monitor productivity, patient flow, staffing, and operational performance metrics
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, nursing practice requirements, and organizational policies
Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement
Lead patient safety, risk reduction, and quality improvement initiatives
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence
Support patient experience initiatives and service recovery efforts
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and organizational committees
Team Development & Engagement
Foster a collaborative, professional, and accountable work environment
Support recruitment, retention, onboarding, coaching, and performance management efforts
Conduct performance evaluations, competency validation, and ongoing staff development
Mentor and support frontline nursing leadership growth and succession planning
Financial & Strategic Stewardship
Support departmental fiscal accountability, budgeting, and resource management
Analyze operational and quality data to identify improvement opportunities
Align unit goals and performance initiatives with organizational strategic priorities
Required Qualifications
Current Montana RN license or multistate compact license with authorization to practice in Montana
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years of progressive leadership experience in an acute care environment
Minimum two (2) years of recent acute care clinical experience
Current RQI Healthcare Provider certification
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, staffing practices, and care delivery systems
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
A visible and collaborative nursing leader
Experienced in leading teams within high-volume inpatient environments
Operationally strong and able to balance competing priorities effectively
Passionate about staff engagement, accountability, and professional development
Calm under pressure and comfortable leading through change and complexity
Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and building strong team culture
Why Logan Health & Kalispell?
Located in Northwest Montana near Glacier National Park, Kalispell offers an unmatched quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, mountain living, and a strong sense of community.
At Logan Health, you’ll join an organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and supporting leaders who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, employees, and the communities we serve.
Shift:
Day Shift - 8 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.