Charge Nurse (RN) - Mother & Baby

Charge Nurse (RN) - Mother & Baby

Job Type: Full-time (0.8 FTE) | Nights

Shift length: 12 Hours

Unit: Mother & Baby

Schedule: Nights, 1900-0730, Every 3 rd Weekend and Holiday Rotate per Union Contract

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a  Mother & Baby Charge Nurse joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Our Mother & Baby unit partners closely with Labor & Delivery, Neonatal, Lactation, and Women's Services teams to deliver seamless, family-focused care. We take pride in fostering a culture of teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional growth, where nurses are empowered to lead, mentor others, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Our Team's Strengths

• Strong culture of teamwork and mutual support
• Family-centered approach to postpartum and newborn care
• Collaborative relationships with Labor & Delivery, NICU, and Women's Services
• Experienced nursing team committed to mentorship and professional development
• Focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient experiences

How you'll contribute

A  Charge RN who excels in this role:

• Support bedside staff while remaining engaged in-patient care
• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Mother & Baby unit.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, seamless patient care.
• Manage staffing, patient flow, and resource utilization.
• Promote quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Support patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Shift Differentials: $5.00 shift differential; $3.50 weekend premium; Charge RN, and Certification pay if eligible

• Comprehensive Benefits:   Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Montana RN license or Compact RN License with Montana endorsement, and possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred. 

• Required Certifications: BLS; NRP and Fetal Monitoring required within 6 months of hire

• Preferred certification: Perinatal 

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Mother & Baby nursing and Mother & Baby Charge nursing required

Hiring Manager and contact information : Pamela Pearson,  Show email

For additional details, please visit mtnurses.org to review the collective bargaining agreement for MNA Local #15 Community Medical Center.  

Connect with a Recruiter:   Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jaclyn by emailing  Show email

More about Community Medical Center
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is a leading healthcare system in Western Montana with a longstanding tradition of providing personalized care close to home. We offer treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities. 

EEOC Statement

" Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.