RN | Surgical Services | PACU, Same Day Surgery, Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) | Whitefish

Logan Health Medical Center•Whitefish, MT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is hiring an RN Surgical Services nurse at Logan Health Whitefish in Whitefish, Montana. The nurse works across the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Same Day Surgery, and Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT), supporting patients from surgical preparation through recovery and discharge. Care spans orthopedic, general surgery, OB/GYN, and other specialty procedures, in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative professionals. This is a full-time, 36-hour position with variable shifts and hours. Daily assignments across the clinical areas are scheduled in advance. Call is approximately 3–5 days per month, including weeknights and weekends, with a full weekend approximately every other month. Schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs. Logan Health’s mission is to provide quality, compassionate care for all. Its vision is to reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation, and its core values are kindness, trust, teamwork, and striving for excellence.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in Montana.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Working knowledge of professional nursing theory and standards of practice; patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation; medical terminology; infection control and universal precautions; HIPAA and patient confidentiality; and OSHA rules and regulations.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills.
Ability to adapt to multiple clinical environments and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, empathy, and diplomacy.
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree.
Two or more years of relevant RN experience, particularly in the operating room, PACU, or an acute-care setting.
Experience in perioperative nursing, post-anesthesia recovery, or Same Day Surgery.
ACLS and PALS certifications, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
Specialty credentials such as CPAN, CAPA, CNOR, or other relevant perioperative nursing certifications.
Experience caring for patients across multiple surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, and OB/GYN.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, individualized nursing care across PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Pre-Anesthesia Testing.
Perform pre-procedure assessments, review patient histories, and develop individualized care plans in accordance with AORN and departmental standards.
Monitor and assess patients’ physical and mental conditions, recognize changes, and coordinate timely interventions.
Support patients through preoperative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge, maintaining continuity of care.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products according to established policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families about surgical preparation, medications, recovery expectations, and postoperative care.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, efficient patient care.
Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical documentation standards.
Adapt between hands-on patient care and phone-based preoperative assessments across surgical services areas.
Manage changing workloads, prioritize patient needs, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Participate in ongoing education, department competencies, and professional development.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance as scheduled by department leadership.