RN Outpatient Specialty | Breast Center/Plastic Surgery Clinic

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a compassionate, self-directed registered nurse to support patients at its Breast Center and Plastic Surgery Clinics in Kalispell, Montana. This full-time role is split between two clinics located within Logan Health Medical Center. The plastic surgery clinic focuses primarily on breast reconstruction, with some cosmetic surgery. The nurse works with nurse practitioners, surgeons, providers, and clinic staff to educate patients, provide follow-up, and coordinate care, with a strong emphasis on preoperative and postoperative guidance.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification within seven days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Experience caring for patients following surgery, such as inpatient surgical nursing or a related postsurgical recovery setting.
Ability to explain care instructions clearly and compassionately.
Strong initiative, organization, follow-through, and ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Collaborative approach and confident, professional communication with patients, surgeons, providers, and clinic staff.
Flexibility and sound nursing judgment in responding to changing patient and clinic needs.
High standards, integrity, kindness, empathy, and commitment to high-quality outcomes.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, prioritization, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for varied audiences.
Interpersonal skills to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Commitment to professionalism and completion of department competencies.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide preoperative and postoperative education about surgical preparation, recovery expectations, and care instructions.
Teach patients to manage surgical drains and follow postoperative care protocols at home.
Follow up with patients before and after surgery, answer questions, reinforce education, and communicate concerns to the care team.
Triage patient calls and needs, collaborating with providers to support timely and appropriate care.
Coordinate care for local patients and patients traveling from outside the area, including assistance with surgical scheduling as needed.
Assist clinic staff with referrals and occasionally support patient rooming and vital signs.
Perform patient assessments using available information and incorporating the patient's perception of illness.
Develop an individualized plan of care for each patient and update it throughout the visit as appropriate.
Identify safety issues concerning patients and staff during visits.
Review medication lists independently and provide ongoing medication or treatment education at the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider.
Coordinate with the healthcare team to provide continuity of care.
Participate in developing and delivering clinical staff education and competency validation.
Use department standards of care and individualize care on an ongoing basis according to department standards.
Administer medications per provider order.
Complete department competencies and demonstrate professionalism.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.