RN Director, Critical Care Whitefish
About The Position
Logan Health Whitefish is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to serve as our Director of Critical Care, providing strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Special Care Unit (SCU). This is an opportunity to lead high-performing clinical teams dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while driving quality, operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Working closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and executive leadership, you'll help shape the future of emergency and critical care services while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. If you're passionate about leading teams, improving patient outcomes, and making a meaningful impact on your community, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
- Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in emergency, critical care, or acute care operations.
- Experience managing departmental budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
- RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or prior to independent patient care, whichever comes first.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) within six (6) months of hire/transfer.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire/transfer.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Special Care Unit.
- Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
- Develop, mentor, and support leaders and staff while fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.
- Oversee staffing, budgeting, productivity, and resource management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Utilize data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements.
- Support organizational strategic initiatives and promote exceptional patient and employee experiences.
Benefits
- Collaborative leadership team focused on innovation, quality, and improving the health of the communities we serve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
