Nursing Operations Leader - Assistant Director

Assistant Director of Nursing - NMH - FT About Northern Montana Hospital Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window. Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana. Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health. For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of: Cardiology Pediatric Pulmonology Urology Radiation Oncology Nephrology Endocrinology Optometry About the role The Assistant Director (AD) provides oversight for multiple hospital departments in the absence of unit management. Addresses patient care, staffing, and any other issues that may arise. The AD supervises nurses and staff and takes administrative responsibilities and ensures adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Handles occurrences during the shift, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication. Additionally, AD determines the issues to be referred to the Administrator on call. Collaborates with patients, family members and physicians to ensure needs are met and problems are resolved. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Registered nurse currently licensed to practice professional nursing by the Montana State Board of Nurse Examiners. Minimum of 4 years of nursing experience. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options. Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 15 years. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr