RN Outpatient Specialty | Breast Center/Plastic Surgery Clinic

Applied Health Services, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends, no holidays, no on call

Affordable health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Fitness Center membership discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Logan Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking an RN to support the Breast Center and Plastic Surgery Clinics. This full-time role emphasizes pre and post-surgery education, care coordination, and patient support across two clinics within Logan Health Medical Center.

You will work closely with nurse practitioners and surgeons to educate patients, triage calls, and coordinate scheduling. The position requires Montana RN licensure with BSN preferred and a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license to practice in Montana.
• BSN degree preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience preferred.
• Commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, and high quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative and postoperative education to patients on surgical preparation and recovery.
• Teach patients to manage drains and postoperative care at home.
• Follow up with patients pre- and post-surgery, reinforcing education and addressing concerns.
• Triage calls and coordinate with providers for timely, appropriate care.
• Coordinate care for local and out-of-area patients, including scheduling assistance.
• Assist with referrals and support patient rooming and vitals as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree preferred

Montana RN license or multi-state compact

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Educate with purpose. Care with compassion. Support healing! 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.

Logan Health is looking for a compassionate, self-directed RN to support patients at our Breast Center and Plastic Surgery Clinics in scenic Kalispell, Montana!

This full-time position shares time between two clinics located within Logan Health Medical Center, helping patients feel informed, prepared, and supported before and after surgery.

Working closely with nurse practitioners, surgeons, providers, and clinic staff, you’ll provide patient education, follow-up, and care coordination. The plastic surgery clinic focuses primarily on breast reconstruction with some cosmetic surgery. Responsibilities span both clinics, with a strong emphasis on pre and post surgery guidance and education.

What you’ll do:

• Provide preoperative and postoperative education, helping patients understand surgical preparation, recovery expectations, and their care instructions.
• Teach patients how to manage surgical drains and follow other postoperative care protocols at home.
• Follow up with patients before and after surgery to answer questions, reinforce education, and communicate concerns to the care team.
• Triage patient calls and needs, collaborating with providers to support timely, appropriate care.
• Coordinate care for local patients and those traveling from outside the area, including assistance with surgical scheduling as needed.
• Assist clinic staff with referrals and occasionally support patient rooming and vital signs.

What we offer yo u:

• No weekends, no holidays, no on call!
• Affordable health benefits
• 401(k) with generous employer match immediately
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
• Tuition reimbursement program

and more!

What makes you a great fit:

• Experience caring for patients following surgery, such as inpatient surgical nursing or a related post surgical recovery setting
• A compassionate approach and the ability to explain care instructions clearly, helping patients feel confident managing their recovery.
• Strong initiative, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and confident, professional communication with patients, surgeons, providers, and clinic staff.
• Flexibility and sound nursing judgment in responding to changing patient and clinic needs.

About our area:

Located in Montana’s scenic Flathead Valley, Kalispell offers access to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and year-round outdoor recreation. From hiking and paddling to skiing and exploring nearby mountain communities, there’s plenty to enjoy beyond your workday!

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.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience 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.

Other Job Specific Duties:

• Performs patient assessment. Utilizes all available sources of information and incorporates the patient’s perception of illness.
• Develops an individualized plan of care for each patient and updates the plan throughout the visit as appropriate.
• Consistently identifies safety issues concerning the patient and staff during visit.
• Independently reviews medication lists and provides ongoing medication or treatment education at the directive of physician or advanced practice provider.
• Coordinates with healthcare team to provide continuity of care.
• Participates in the development and delivery of education and competency validation of clinical staff.
• Utilizes department Standard of Care and individualizes care provided on an on-going basis per department standards.
• Administers medications per provider order.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professionalism while undertaking and completing all department competencies.

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 - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shifts. No weekends, no holidays, no on call.

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.