RN Residency | February 2027 Cohort

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Logan Health is recruiting new graduate registered nurses for its February 2027 Nurse Residency cohort. The New Graduate RN Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program with Distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. The program supports the transition from nursing education into professional practice. Applicants should review the program webpage for details about the application, interview process, and residency. Logan Health describes its nursing community as focused on clinical excellence, using DNV standards and beginning a journey toward Magnet recognition. The organization highlights professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, shared governance, and Planetree Person-Centered Care. Inpatient RN wages start at $41.78 per hour, with higher starting rates based on experience. The posting also mentions improved differentials, certification pay, call pay, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Hold a current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana by the start of the program or before providing direct patient care.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and complete at least 250 clinical hours during nursing education.
Graduate from an accredited nursing school within one year of the Nurse Residency start date; nurses returning to the profession must complete a refresher course before acceptance.
Hold current BLS certification within seven days of hire.
Complete all steps in the Nurse Residency Program application process.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective prioritization.
Be able to function independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Have strong interpersonal skills and manage sensitive situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Maintain computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and be able to learn additional software systems as needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
For specialty-area assignments, prior work experience in the specialty area is preferred.
For specialty-area assignments, completion of an externship with 90 or more hours in the specialty area is an alternative; the externship must exceed standard clinical requirements.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professionalism, civility, teamwork, and exceptional customer service in all interactions.
Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, and assigned responsibilities.
Comply with regulatory requirements and Logan Health standards applicable to nursing practice.
Operate and maintain equipment according to departmental standards.
Maintain nursing standards of care and carry out appropriate provider orders while respecting patient diversity, privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments upon admission and at intervals appropriate to the patient's condition and provider orders.
Administer medications, treatments, provider-directed care, and intravenous therapy according to Logan Health policies and procedures.
Reassess patients, identify changes in condition, laboratory values, and vital signs, and implement appropriate interventions.
Evaluate patient responses to treatments and therapies and adjust care within scope and policy.
Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider in a timely manner.
Accurately document clinical findings and required regulatory information in the medical record.
Complete and maintain competency in required annual education and unit-specific competency requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of staffing standards and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Maintain understanding of and compliance with Nurse Residency Program requirements.