RN | Women’s & Children’s Float Pool

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking experienced nurses for its Women’s and Children’s Float Pool. The RN provides nursing care across the OB, pediatric, NICU, and PICU units, floating among qualified settings based on skills, experience, and certifications. Nurses must cross-train and maintain competence in three of these four units. The position includes an additional $6.00 per hour float-pool differential and a $2.25 per hour weekend differential. The role offers opportunities for ongoing education, certifications, and professional growth within a collaborative team. The RN delivers age-appropriate, evidence-based care; assesses and reassesses patients; administers medications, treatments, and intravenous therapy; communicates changes in patient condition; and documents clinical findings and regulatory requirements. The nurse maintains patient privacy and confidentiality, follows policies and safety procedures, operates equipment according to departmental standards, and keeps required competencies and education current. This is a 36-hour-per-week schedule consisting of three 12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900. Logan Health operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs. Employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical-demand reviews.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license, or a multi-state compact license authorizing practice in Montana.
At least five years of nursing experience in OB, pediatrics, PICU, and/or NICU.
Must cross-train and maintain competence to work in three of the four Women’s and Children’s units: OB, Peds, PICU, and NICU.
Experience, competency, and certifications required by the units in which the nurse is qualified to float.
BLS certification required.
Must obtain ACLS, PALS, NRP, and EFM within the first six months of hire.
Must obtain STABLE and APHON within the first twelve months of hire.
Adaptability to various inpatient settings.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, critical thinking, prioritization, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including communicating effectively with varied audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, which are reviewed as part of pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Preceptor experience, or willingness to obtain it within six months of hire.
BSN degree.
National certification in OB/NICU or Peds/PICU.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care across OB, pediatric, NICU, and PICU units while ensuring patient safety and following best practices.
Respond to critical situations and use advanced medical equipment and technology appropriately.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop and carry out effective treatment plans.
Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, diversity, and rights while providing care.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments on admission and at intervals appropriate to the patient's condition or provider orders.
Administer medications, treatments, provider-specified care, and intravenous therapy in compliance with hospital and nursing policies.
Reassess patients, monitor vital signs, laboratory work, and status, implement interventions, and evaluate responses to treatment or therapy.
Communicate significant changes in patient condition and findings promptly to the appropriate physician or provider; communicate with the healthcare team using SBAR.
Document clinical findings and required regulatory information in patient charts according to applicable policies and requirements.
Maintain competence in required annual unit competencies and educational requirements, including those required by assigned facilities.
Follow regulatory requirements and organizational standards for nursing care.
Operate and maintain equipment to departmental standards and follow processes for removing malfunctioning equipment from service.
Demonstrate professionalism, civility, teamwork, and customer service in work and interactions.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with generous matching
Employer-provided life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance options
Critical illness and voluntary accident options
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Free parking
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Illness bank
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee wellness program, including wellness coaching, classes, and incentives
Logan Health Fitness Center waived registration fee and 50% off monthly membership dues
Additional $6.00 per hour float-pool pay differential
Weekend shift differential of $2.25 per hour