RN Outpatient Specialty - Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (LPAC)

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to patients in an outpatient ambulatory setting and coordinates care with other disciplines. The nurse assesses individual patients, anticipates the needs of the care team, and provides services while maintaining a safe environment. The position supports Logan Health’s mission of providing quality, compassionate care and its vision to reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Its core values are Be Kind, Trust and Be Trusted, Work Together, and Strive for Excellence. Schedules accommodate the position’s requirements and organizational needs and may be adjusted as needed. Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The role requires regular, consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership. Job offers are contingent on pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunizations, and physical demand reviews or screenings. Logan Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the application, testing, or interview process upon request.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multistate compact license authorizing nursing practice in Montana.
Current HCP CPR certification.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative, think critically, set priorities, and work both as part of a team and independently.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
At least two years of nursing experience preferred.
Current ACLS and PALS certifications may be required in certain departments; if required, they must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, using available sources of 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.
Independently review medication lists 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 education and competency validation for clinical staff.
Use the department’s Standard of Care and individualize care on an ongoing basis according to department standards.
Administer medications according to provider orders.
Maintain professionalism while completing department competencies.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Perform other similar duties consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job; specific assignments may vary according to departmental needs.