RN Perioperative Care: PACU, Pre-Op & Same Day Surgery

Logan Health; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and ETB

Retirement plan contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Logan Health Whitefish in Montana seeks a talented perioperative nurse for a full‑time, variable shift role across PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Pre‑Anesthesia Testing. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure safe outcomes.

You'll educate patients and families, administer meds, and maintain safety and documentation while contributing to a collaborative, growth‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or multi‑state compact license to practice in Montana.
• RQI Provider (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire or transfer.
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing theory and standards of practice.
• Patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation proficiency.
• Medical terminology, infection control practices, HIPAA and OSHA familiarity.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication skills.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Pre‑Anesthesia Testing.
• Perform thorough pre‑procedure assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients, recognize changes, and coordinate timely interventions.
• Support preoperative prep, postoperative recovery, and discharge planning.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products per policy.
• Educate patients and families about surgery, meds, and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the care team.
• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and accurate documentation.
• Adapt between hands‑on care and phone‑based preoperative assessments.
• Uphold professional standards and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Montana RN license

BLS (RQI Provider)

Nursing theory & standards

Patient assessment & care planning

Medical terminology

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

OSHA rules

Organizational & critical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office & documentation

Education

BSN degree

2+ years perioperative RN

ACLS/PALS certifications

CPAN/CAPA/CNOR certifications

Job description

Logan Health Whitefish in Montana seeks a talented perioperative nurse for a full‑time, variable shift role across PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Pre‑Anesthesia Testing. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure safe outcomes.

You'll educate patients and families, administer meds, and maintain safety and documentation while contributing to a collaborative, growth‑oriented team.