Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full Time

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center•Libby, MT

About The Position

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is seeking an experienced, full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Surgery team. The LPN will orient to all areas within the surgery department, become efficient in the scrub role, assist in surgical cases, and work alongside surgeons and surgery staff. Under the supervision of the charge nurse, the LPN provides direct patient care throughout the perioperative stay, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The schedule is a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 0630 to 1500, with a rotating call schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Hours may change and vary according to department needs. Applicants receiving an offer must undergo a substance test as a condition of employment; additional pre-employment items may be required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse; must have or obtain a Montana LPN license.
Current BLS certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Basic knowledge of electronic documentation.
Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
Ability to assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care.
Ability to be flexible and organized and to function under stressful situations.
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment, and instruments, and sterilization procedures for various equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities.
Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments.
Skill in using sterilization equipment and instruments.
Undergo a substance test as a condition of employment after receiving an offer.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Orient to all areas within the surgery department.
Become efficient in the scrub role and assist in surgical cases.
Work alongside surgeons and surgery staff.
Under the supervision of the charge nurse, provide direct patient care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
Participate in a rotating call schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.