Nursing Director jobs in Missoula, MT

Seeking a Clinical Leader for our 87-bed facility in beautiful Dillon, Montana! Best pay in Montana!

• Pay: $125,000 - $150,000 / Year DOE
• Sign On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available

This gorgeous little town is located in the heart of the Pioneer Mountains with multiple fun and family-friendly activities. Whether you are an adventurous, outdoorsy person or you like to relax at the natural hot springs there is always something to do. Activities include but are not limited to, hiking, camping, world-class blue ribbon fishing, hunting, and golfing in the summer! Yellowstone, Glacier, Big Sky, and Grand Tetons National Park are within driving distance. Skiing and snowboarding are close as well!

This neat little town has an exemplary school system as well as a University of Montana campus. There is an award-winning hospital conveniently located in town.

This seasoned, established staff is searching for a Director of Nursing to assist in maintaining the excellent outcomes previously achieved, and be able to help support, grow, and maintain a thriving culture. Relocation expense reimbursement is available along with great benefits and a healthy bonus structure.

Position Description:
Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and the total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State, and Company standards, guidelines, and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations, and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Support admissions team with clinical insight to make decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:
Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced OR have the ability to trasnfer current RN license to Montana.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.