Job Description Summary:
Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join our fast-paced and dynamic Surgical & Med/Surg Oncology Unit at Logan Health, where you'll be part of a dedicated team providing exceptional care to patients with complex needs.
Why Join Logan Health's Surgical Unit?
Our Surgical Unit specializes in a variety of patient cases, from Orthopedics, Neurology, Thoracic, and Urology to Surgical Oncology—where we provide in-patient chemotherapy to direct admit oncology patients. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge surgical techniques and high-acuity care, making this unit a hub for career development and clinical expertise.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver individualized, high-quality nursing care using your clinical knowledge and advanced skills.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage patient care, ensuring safety and top-notch outcomes.
- Provide critical support to patients and their families, guiding them through the recovery process.
- Respond to complex surgical cases, from thoracoscopies and colectomies to Whipple’s procedures and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
What We Offer:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of 12-hour shifts with self-scheduling options. No on-call requirements!
- Teamwork & Growth: Be part of a collaborative, skilled team where continuous learning and support are the norm.
- Advanced Patient Care: Gain exposure to complex surgeries and treatments, including PICC lines, wound care, NG tubes, and more.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You are a passionate, skilled nurse with a strong desire to grow in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. With excellent communication skills and critical thinking abilities, you remain calm under pressure and are ready to work as part of a dedicated team. You care deeply about your patients and are committed to providing the best care possible.
Make an Impact. Apply today to join the Surgical Unit at Logan Health and be a part of a team that’s transforming patient care every day!
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Qualifications:
- Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. BSN degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred. Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
- Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
- Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required as dictated by each practice/service line.
- Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.
- Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office; simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions.
- Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restriction imposed by various manage care carriers, various forms inherent to profession.
- 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 considerable knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
- Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Job Specific Duties:
- Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).
- Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by: remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.
- Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation. Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.
- Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).
- Identifies, verbally evaluates, and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.
- Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards, while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.
- Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vison insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Voluntary life and disability insurance options
- Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Paid time off for employees in a full-time or part-time position
- Holiday pay
- Referral program
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more
Shift:
Night Shift - 12 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
