RN | Whitefish Medical/Surgical | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center • Whitefish, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Whitefish is seeking a confident, caring PRN Registered Nurse for its 14-bed Medical/Surgical unit in a 25-bed critical access hospital in Whitefish, Montana. The unit provides care to adult patients with a broad range of medical and surgical needs, including joint replacements, orthopedic procedures, and general and urologic surgeries. Nurses work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with providers, therapists, and hospitalists, emphasizing teamwork, communication, whole-person healing, and patient-centered care. The unit conducts daily multidisciplinary rounds and collaborates closely with physical therapy to support patients’ mobility and recovery.

The position uses the nursing process and professional standards to provide quality care, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, perform procedures and medication administration, document care, and support patient education and discharge planning. PRN work provides coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations. The schedule is variable and generally includes 12-hour night shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations; day shifts may also be included. Schedules may be adjusted to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
• RQI Provider (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage frequent patient turnover.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Critical-thinking ability and excellent clinical judgment in a fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative, team-minded approach and interest in multidisciplinary care.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, continuous learning, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional nursing practice using the nursing process and therapeutic and regulatory standards to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve patient needs and prioritize timely nursing care according to individualized care plans.
• Safely perform technical procedures and administer medications.
• Complete accurate documentation and patient hand-offs according to protocols.
• Precept and mentor new staff and students.
• Support patient teaching and smooth discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct chart audits for quality improvement.
• Promptly and appropriately manage malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity, provide a clean and comfortable environment, and observe HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• Additional PRN, night, and weekend differential pay.
• Fitness center membership and wellness coaching.
• 401(k) with generous employer match; PRN employees can participate in the matching plan.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for PRN employees.
• Opportunity to work in a Planetree affiliate hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing.
• Collaborative, supportive nursing culture.

What This Job Offers

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