Posted:
2/26/2026, 8:14:39 AM
Location(s):
Kalispell, Montana, United States ⋅ Montana, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
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.
What You Bring
Required
Current Montana RN license (or compact license with authorization to practice in Montana).
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
3–5+ years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
1–3 years of experience in quality improvement, risk management, or patient safety.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards including DNV, CMS, and state/federal requirements.
Experience conducting Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
Experience with event reporting systems and data analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to varied audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
Strong organizational skills, critical thinking ability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, or related field).
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
Experience leading implementation of quality strategies including benchmarking, monitoring action plans, and sustainability tracking.
Knowledge of improvement methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, or Six Sigma.
Experience managing patient complaints or grievances.
What You’ll Do
Drive Patient Safety Strategy
Lead the implementation and ongoing review of Logan Health’s Clinical Safety Program.
Partner with the Executive Director of Quality to maintain and advance the organization’s strategic vision for patient safety.
Promote a culture of safety grounded in transparency, just culture principles, and human factors theory.
Turn Data into Action
Oversee the collection and utilization of operational and benchmarking data.
Develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews to monitor trends and identify sentinel events.
Recommend improvement targets in collaboration with operational leaders.
Identify trends and outline remedial actions to reduce patient risk and complications.
Lead Investigations & Improvement
Facilitate Root Cause Analyses in partnership with Risk Management.
Guide leaders through event and chart reviews, GAP analyses, and clinical safety risk identification.
Support development and sustainability of corrective action plans.
Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory requirements.
Educate & Influence
Serve as a resource to providers, leadership, and staff on safety events, reporting systems, and investigation processes.
Collaborate with Education to support training related to clinical safety practices.
Participate in professional staff development and community education efforts as appropriate.
Strengthen Systems & Processes
Develop, review, and update policies related to clinical safety.
Coordinate program management across the continuum of care.
Support the creation and implementation of clinical protocols and practice guidelines.
Ensure alignment between administrative and clinical patient safety activities.
Why This Role Matters
This role influences patient safety across the entire Logan Health system. Your leadership will directly impact reliability, regulatory readiness, and the experience of both patients and caregivers.
Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)Schedule:
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.
Website: https://logan.org/
Headquarter Location: Kalispell, Montana, United States
Employee Count: 51-100
Year Founded: 1976
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care