RN | Surgical Services Whitefish

Logan Health Medical Center•Whitefish, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Logan Health, our Operating Room nurses are essential partners in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. As an RN Surgical Services, you’ll play a critical role in patient advocacy, surgical coordination, and team-based care – supporting patients through some of their most vulnerable moments while collaborating with skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow perioperative professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and value teamwork, precision, and compassionate care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in Montana
1+ year(s) of RN experience in a similar medical setting (hospital, clinic, or physician office)
Healthcare Provider CPR and/or BLS certification, as required by service line
Strong working knowledge of: Professional nursing theory and standards of practice
Medical terminology
Infection control procedures and universal precautions
HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations
OSHA rules and regulations
Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism and diplomacy
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree
2+ years of RN experience in a similar medical setting (hospital, clinic, or physician office)
Prior experience in the Operating Room or surgical services
Additional certifications relevant to perioperative nursing or assigned specialty area
ALS(ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer
PALS must be obtained within six (6) months of hire/transfer
Surgical Services: ALS(ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer
Surgical Services: PALS must be obtained within six (6) months of hire/transfer
Surgical Services Pre-Anesthesia Testing AHA BLS required
Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process
Maintain high standards of patient safety and infection control in accordance with policy and procedure
Accurately transcribe and implement verbal and written provider orders
Monitor, assess, and report changes in patients’ physical and mental condition
Anticipate patient needs and coordinate timely interventions during surgical procedures
Document all patient encounters clearly and thoroughly in accordance with organizational standards
Provide education and support to patients and families regarding surgical care and recovery
Remain calm and effective during changing workloads, prioritizing care and seeking assistance when appropriate
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes
Maintain regular and reliable attendance as scheduled by department leadership
Applies the clinical discipline of professional nursing through the nursing process.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Sets priorities for nursing care based on the care plan and delivers care in a timely manner.
Completes discharge summary and instructions appropriately to ensure continuity of post- hospitalized care.
Precepts and Mentors new staff/students.
Performs technical tasks and procedures safely and accurately.
Completes patient hand-off in accordance with facility standards
Follows all National and facility standards for safe medication administration and security using resources available and critical thinking skills.
Completes appropriate documentation per protocol and procedures.
Conducts chart audits to facilitate quality improvement.
Participates in patient teaching appropriate to clinical area.
Conveys appropriate information to the Discharge Planner or Patient Care coordinator.
Submits appropriate work orders for malfunctioning equipment.
Tags and pulls malfunctioning equipment out of service.
Respects patient's rights to privacy and dignity.
Maintains patient rooms in a clean and comfortable environment appropriate to the needs of the patient.
Observes all aspects of HIPPA in protecting patient information and reports concerns for breeches.