Nursing Excellence Coordinator (RN)

Nursing Excellence Coordinator (RN)

Inspire improvement. Shape better outcomes. Advance nursing excellence!

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.

Logan Health is looking for an RN to join us in Kalispell, MT, as a Nursing Excellence Coordinator!

The Nursing Excellence Coordinator advances clinical practice and improves patient and staff outcomes through process improvement, evidence-based practice, education, and collaboration.

Primarily supporting ambulatory clinics, this position works as part of a team across ambulatory and inpatient settings, partnering with clinical managers, educators, providers, clinical staff, and other Logan Health leaders. The coordinator also provides direction and oversight for Shared Governance, aligning its goals and activities with Logan Health’s strategic nursing and system goals.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate process improvement projects, primarily within ambulatory clinics, and collaborate with staff and leadership to develop standardized clinical workflows that support established objectives.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and leadership to develop, standardize, and improve clinical workflows that support established objectives.
• Review scholarly literature and clinical research to identify evidence-based practices that inform improvement initiatives and enhance clinical outcomes.
• Coach and educate staff on evidence-based practice, process improvement methods, clinical workflows, and participation in Shared Governance.
• Use data and computer systems to support projects, monitor outcomes, and guide improvement efforts, including completing data entry as needed.
• Coordinate Shared Governance activities and councils, facilitate meetings, and establish and continuously monitor progress toward goals and objectives.
• Support Logan Health’s Magnet and Pathways journeys through nursing excellence initiatives and collaborative improvement efforts.

Where you'll be working:

• This position is based at Logan Health Medical Center in scenic Kalispell, MT. Located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park and a short drive from Flathead Lake, two ski resorts, and endless year-round outdoor recreation. It’s the perfect place to live, work, and play.

Skills we're looking for:

• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently, manage projects, and follow through on priorities.
• Excellent data skills and proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and related tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, provide education, and coach staff.
• A collaborative approach to working with clinical teams, providers, educators, and leaders across care settings.
• Sound judgment in identifying when to seek guidance or involve other team members.
• Ability to translate research and evidence-based practices into practical clinical workflow improvements.

What we offer you:

• Affordable health benefits
• 401(k) with immediate generous employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Logan Health Fitness Center Membership discount - 1/2 off
• and more!

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Experience with change management, action planning and leadership training preferred.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Other Job Specific Duties:

• Formulates objectives, goals and strategies collaboratively with other stakeholders while providing an experience and environment of patient and family-centered care.

• Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates these into Nursing Excellence practices and programs.

• Develops and implements innovative systems and processes that improve staff and patient quality and safety.

• Responsible for timely reporting of data and maintains records pertaining to nursing excellence per department protocol.

• Reviews policies and procedures as they pertain to nursing excellence to ensure compliance. Provides input to assigned leadership.

• Serves as a subject matter expert in the area of nursing excellence.

• Effectively facilitates meetings and represents Nursing Excellence at the staff and nursing management level.

• Maintains membership in a professional organization to develop knowledge and resources through networking, continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and/or local activities.

• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

• Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift

• 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.