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

Logan Health•Whitefish, MT

1d•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. The role involves caring for a varied surgical population, including orthopedic, general surgery, OB/GYN, and other specialty procedure patients, in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative colleagues. This full-time position is 36 hours per week on a variable shift with variable 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. Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week; schedules are set according to position and organizational needs and may be adjusted. The role calls for adaptable, compassionate nursing practice, sound clinical judgment, effective teamwork, and the ability to support both hands-on patient care and phone-based preoperative assessments. The RN also participates in ongoing education, department competencies, and professional development.

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.
Working knowledge of patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions.
Working knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations.
Working knowledge of 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 manage 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.
At least 2 years of relevant RN experience, particularly in the Operating Room, PACU, or an acute care setting.
Prior 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 certification such as CPAN, CAPA, CNOR, or another relevant perioperative nursing credential.
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 according to 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.
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 and efficient care.
Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical documentation standards.
Adapt between hands-on patient care and phone-based preoperative assessments.
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.