Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Primary Care 160 Heritage Way

Logan Health Medical Center; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking an experienced LPN to join our primary care clinic. You will collaborate with physicians to deliver patient-centered care, perform assessments, contribute to treatment plans, and educate patients.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and strict confidentiality, with day shifts and opportunities to grow clinically within a supportive, mission-driven health system.

Qualifications

• Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position preferred.
• BLS/Resuscitation training within seven days of hire or before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing duties and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Develop and revise nursing care plans using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and injections within scope of practice as ordered.
• Document provider orders and maintain infection control standards.
• Educate patients and families, including disease management and meds.

Skills

LPN license

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Montana LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a compassionate and skilled LPN seeking to make a real difference in patients' lives?

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Join our thriving primary care clinic and become a vital part of our patient care team!

In this role, you'll collaborate with physicians to deliver exceptional care, utilizing your clinical expertise in areas like assessments, treatment plans, and patient education.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to the well‑being of our community.

If you're an LPN passionate about primary care and eager to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:

• Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital) preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
• Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office preferred.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• 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.

Job Specific Duties:

• As applicable to assigned area(s); Performs general nursing duties and specialty procedures.
• Develops, implements and revises individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for LPNs in the practice setting.
• Performs and documents limited physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of assigned patients within scope of practice and utilizes available sources of information and incorporates the patient’s perception of illness/condition.
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures as directed and in accordance with established nursing standards.
• Prepares and administers specified medications and injections within scope of practice as ordered by the provider.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribes and implements provider orders, treatments, and consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of infection control procedure and strictly adheres to policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Cleans and maintains ample supply of sterilized instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Thoroughly cleans exam rooms as applicable to assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.
• Collects, packages, and accurately labels all specimens immediately upon receipt and forwards to designated lab(s) according to established protocols.
• Collects telephone screening information, provides standardized instruction, schedules appointments, arranges for hospital admissions, and schedules any testing or procedures as directed and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Coordinates indigent program.
• Assists patients with completing applications and distributes medications and/or samples under direction of the Provider.
• Provides teaching to patients and families including but not limited to diabetic education (diet, monitoring blood sugar via finger sticks, S&S of hypo and hyperglycemia), Reduced calorie diet planning, side effects of, and appropriate medication administration, give and discuss handouts on numerous medical conditions and problems, mail education handouts and low fat low cholesterol diet plans to patients.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate channels to communicate situations of concern involving patients, family members, physicians or other staff members.
• Tracks supply levels and orders supplies when appropriate.
• Monitors all medications for expiration dates, discards and reorders medications as needed, maintains records on temperature of medication refrigerator/freezer, glucometer controls and logbook, narcotic administration lock/count.
• 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.

Shift: Day Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)

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.

At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation.

Our Core Values Be Kind - We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together - Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted - We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence - We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.