RN | Women’s & Children’s Float Pool

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Logan Health is hiring an experienced registered nurse for its Women’s and Children’s Float Pool. The nurse provides care across the OB, pediatric, NICU, and PICU units and must cross-train and maintain competence in three of the four units. Assignments to inpatient settings are determined by skills, experience, and certifications. The role includes a $6.00-per-hour float premium and a $2.25-per-hour weekend differential. The RN provides age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care; assesses and reassesses patients; administers medications, treatments, and intravenous therapy; responds to changes in patient condition; communicates with the healthcare team using SBAR; and documents clinical findings and regulatory requirements. The RN also maintains equipment and required competencies, protects patient privacy and confidentiality, and contributes to a professional, collaborative care environment. This is a 36-hour-per-week schedule consisting of three 12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900. Logan Health operates around the clock, and schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs. Offers are contingent on pre-employment screening, including background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical-demand screenings.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multistate 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.
Experience, competency, and certifications required by the units for which the nurse is qualified to float.
BLS certification required.
Must obtain ACLS, PALS, NRP, and EFM within six months of hire.
Must obtain STABLE and APHON within twelve months of hire.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, critical-thinking skills, and ability to set priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communication 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.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands; a physical-demand review or screening is 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 pediatrics/PICU.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care across OB, pediatric, NICU, and PICU units while maintaining competence in three of the four units.
Promote patient safety and follow nursing best practices, policies, and procedures.
Respond to critical situations and use advanced medical equipment and technology appropriately.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team on effective treatment plans.
Perform comprehensive admission and ongoing patient assessments appropriate to the patient’s condition and provider orders.
Administer medications, treatments, provider-specified care, and intravenous therapy in accordance with hospital and nursing policies.
Reassess patients, identify changes in vital signs, laboratory results, or status, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate responses to treatment.
Communicate critical changes and findings promptly to the appropriate provider, using SBAR for healthcare-team communications.
Document clinical findings and regulatory requirements in patient charts in accordance with policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain patient diversity rights, privacy, and confidentiality while providing care.
Operate and maintain equipment to departmental standards and follow processes for removing malfunctioning equipment from service.
Complete and maintain required annual unit competencies, education, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate professionalism, civility, teamwork, and customer service, and maintain regular attendance as scheduled.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Employer-provided life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance options
Critical illness and voluntary accident options
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Illness bank
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee wellness program, including wellness coaching, classes, and incentives
Logan Health Fitness Center: waived registration fee and half off monthly membership dues