Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | 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.

Why This Role Matters

In this role you will be at the center of nursing excellence education and quality improvement partnering across teams to elevate care delivery andsupport our Magnet journey.

Youll work directly with frontline staff leaders and interdisciplinary teams to:

• Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice innovationand research

• Mentor and develop nurses at the point of care

• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives

• Influence practice changes across departments

This is a highly visible high-impact role ideal for someone who is energized by teaching coaching and leading change in complex environments.

Who You Are

You are a resilient relationship-driven leaderwho:

• Thrives in environments where change is neededand doesnt give up when its hard

• Communicates effectively and builds trust across all levels of the organization

• Is confident in having tough conversations while remaining approachable and collaborative

• Brings curiosity asks questions and seeks better ways to deliver care

• Is deeply passionate about nursing patient outcomes and professional practice

What You Bring

Required:

• Current Montana RN license (or compact license eligible to practice in Montana)

• Masters degree in nursing or related healthcare field (MSN required within 3 years if not held)

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience

• Strong background in quality education leadership or process improvement

Preferred:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification

• Experience in an academic medical center or CNS role

• Masters or Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS focus

• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives or research/publication

• Previous involvement in Magnet or nursing excellence programs

Additional Requirements:

• BLS certification (RQI) within 7 days of hire

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt within 1 year of hire

What Youll Do

Lead Clinical Excellence & Patient Outcomes

• Conduct data-driven reviews and translate findings into actionable improvements

• Round with patients and teams to ensure best practices are in place

• Identify gaps influence policy changes and implement sustainable solutions

Drive Quality & Process Improvement

• Lead and support evidence-based quality improvement initiatives

• Design and implement best-practice models protocols and care standards

• Utilize Lean methodologies (Green Belt required within 1 year) to improve outcomes

Coach Mentor & Develop Nursing Teams

• Serve as a clinical expert and trusted mentor to clinical staff.

• Coach teams through practice changes and support professional development

• Foster a culture of learning accountability and continuous improvement

Advance Nursing Practice & Shared Governance

• Actively participate in shared governance and nursing excellence initiatives

• Contribute to research publication and advancement of nursing knowledge

• Support and align with our Magnet journey.

Collaborate Across the System

• Partner with nursing leadership education teams and interdisciplinary stakeholders

• Navigate complex conversations and drive alignment across departments

• Bring a balanced approachable to influence change with confidence and respect

Why Logan Health

At Logan Health our mission is simple: quality compassionate care for all.
We are committed to:

• Supporting nursing excellence and professional growth

• Investing in innovation education and evidence-based practice

• Building strong collaborative teams that put patients first
  

This is your opportunity to help reimagine healthcare through connection service and innovationwhile making a lasting impact on both patients and caregivers.

If youre ready to lead mentor and transform nursing practicewed love to connect with you.

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.