"Alerted.org

Shape the Future of Skilled Nursing in Montana!

Logan Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at Brendan House, our 110-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Kalispell, MT.

This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate, strategic nurse leader to oversee patient-centered care, lead a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and support continuous quality improvement in a mission-driven, community-oriented environment.

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.

Why Join Us?

+ Competitive compensation plus a Sign-On Bonus designed to recognize the responsibility and scope of this leadership position.

+ Relocation assistance is available to support your move and help you get settled into life in beautiful northwest Montana.

+ Leadership support from Logan Health’s broader hospital system, with access to in-house therapy, on-site medical services, and system-level teams (Infection Prevention, HR, Education, IT, Plant Ops, and more).

+ A community-based culture built on teamwork, compassion, and staff longevity.

The Role

As Director of Nursing, you will:

+ Mentor and support a team that includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Resident Care Managers, scheduler, Social Workers, and more.

+ Lead daily clinical operations and oversee nursing care delivery across all units.

+ Guide quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, and plan of correction development.

+ Partner with interdisciplinary leaders across the system to support patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a culture of excellence.

+ Collaborate closely with the Nursing Home Administrator, Medical Director, and system-level support teams (Infection Prevention, HR, Education, IT, Plant Ops, and others).

What You’ll Need

+ Current RN license in Montana or multistate compact license required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred.

+ Minimum of three (3) years’ leadership experience required.

+ Demonstrated expertise in:

+ CMS regulations and survey readiness

+ QAPI initiatives and quality strategy execution

+ Coaching, conflict resolution, and team engagement

+ Montana LTC regulations and patient-centered care best practices

Preferred Qualifications

+ ACLS certification

+ Long-Term Care (LTC) experience, including recent experience as a Director of Nursing or in senior leadership.

+ Experience with MDS completion and advisory councils

+ Familiarity with EMRs: PCC, Meditech, CareTracker

+ Understanding of HRIS systems such as Workday or Oracle and scheduling platforms like API

Work Environment & Culture

+ Support from a dedicated interdisciplinary team (Therapies, Social Work, HR, Activities, Nutrition, Maintenance, Business Office, and more)

+ Shared on-call rotation (every 5th weekend) with Resident Care Managers

+ Business casual attire or scrubs when in clinical settings

+ Free on-site parking

+ A community-oriented facility with staff longevity and teamwork at its core

About Brendan House

Located in the heart of Kalispell, Logan Health Brendan House provides a continuum of skilled and long-term care for residents across the Flathead Valley. With a strong foundation of teamwork, clinical excellence, and deep community ties, we are proud to be a trusted destination for post-acute recovery and long-term living. Residents benefit from access to Logan Health's broader hospital system, in-house therapy, and on-site medical, nutrition, and support services.

Why Logan Health?

At Logan Health, we live our mission of providing quality, compassionate care for all . We are reimagining health care through connection, service, and innovation. Join us and lead a team that makes a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

Apply today and bring your leadership to where it matters most—our residents, our staff, and our community.

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

+ Criminal background check

+ Reference checks

+ Drug Screening

+ Health and Immunizations Screening

+ Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.