RN | Behavioral Health

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

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About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a compassionate PRN Registered Nurse to provide acute inpatient behavioral health care to Montana clients with mental health or substance abuse issues. The 40-bed facility provides clinically effective treatment through a collaborative team of psychiatrists, addictionologists, certified licensed addiction counselors, licensed therapists, psychiatric nurses, and mental health specialists. Care is delivered in a caring and confidential environment, with patients, families, and caregivers at the center of practice.

The RN conducts psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient recovery. The role also includes administering and monitoring medications, educating patients about adherence and side effects, conducting safety checks, documenting observations, facilitating therapeutic programs and group discussions, teaching coping strategies, and responding to crisis incidents using de-escalation techniques. The RN maintains accurate patient records, follows facility and regulatory requirements, participates in treatment meetings, and stays current with psychiatric nursing practices.

This is a PRN position with variable 12-hour shifts. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs. Logan Health highlights clinical excellence, professional development, shared governance, RN fellowships, career advancement, and a journey toward Magnet recognition. Compensation includes a stated inpatient RN starting wage of $41.78 per hour, with higher starting rates based on experience; the posting also lists PRN and additional shift differentials.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
• RQI Provider (BLS) required within seven days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever occurs first.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and principles of professional nursing practice.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a similar position in a medical setting, such as a physician office, clinic, or hospital, preferred.
• Experience in the assigned area or areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient recovery.
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications; educate patients on medication adherence and side effects, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Perform regular safety checks, document patient observations, and follow facility safety protocols.
• Lead therapeutic programs, teach coping strategies, facilitate group discussions, and provide medication education.
• Respond to Code Gray incidents, use de-escalation techniques, help ensure staff and patient safety, and document crisis interventions.
• Maintain accurate patient records, comply with facility regulations, participate in treatment meetings, and stay updated on best practices in psychiatric nursing.

Benefits

• Newly increased hourly pay; inpatient RN wages start at $41.78 per hour, with higher starting rates based on experience.
• 12% PRN differential pay.
• Additional shift differential pay.
• 401(k) with generous employer match; the posting states this is the same benefit as for full-time employees.
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount.
• Team-centered environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• Supportive, approachable leadership.
• Opportunities for continued learning, development, and career growth.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Certification pay.
• Call pay.
• Professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, and shared governance opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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