Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for an experienced Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Surgery team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for orienting to all areas within the surgery department. This position requires becoming efficient in the scrub role, assisting in surgical cases, and working side by side with surgeons and surgery staff. Under the supervision of the charge nurse, the LPN's responsibilities will be to provide direct care to the patient throughout the perioperative stay which includes pre, intra, and postoperative phases.

• Basic knowledge in electronic documentation.
• Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
• Ability to assess patient’s needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Possess problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge in sterile and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments.
• Skills in using sterilization equipment and instruments.

• 1-year preferred experience working in Health Care.

• Graduate of Accredited school of nursing, current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have or obtain a Montana LPN license.
• Current certification is BLS (within 6 months of hire if not current).

Hours involve day shift Monday-Friday,  including a rotating call schedule. Call days include rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The hours may change and vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for you and your eligible family members, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.