At Logan Health, we’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who brings both clinical expertise and a deep commitment to advancing nursing practice. This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to lead transformation, influence care, and shape the future of nursing excellence within our organization.
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 and support our Magnet journey.
You’ll work directly with frontline staff, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to:
Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, innovation, and 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 leader who:
Thrives in environments where change is needed—and doesn’t give up when it’s 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)
Master’s 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
Master’s 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 You’ll 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 approach—able 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 innovation—while making a lasting impact on both patients and caregivers.
If you're ready to lead, mentor, and transform nursing practice—we’d love to connect with you.
Shift:
Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)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.
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