Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full Time

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Surgery department. In this role, you will provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative period, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. You will work under the supervision of the charge nurse, assisting surgeons and the surgical team while developing proficiency in the scrub role and surgical case assistance.

Responsibilities

• Orient to all areas within the surgery department
• Develop efficiency in the scrub role
• Assist in surgical cases
• Provide direct patient care during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases
• Work collaboratively with surgeons and surgery staff
• Maintain sterile and aseptic technique
• Manage sterilization supplies, equipment, and instruments
• Organize, contain, and transport items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities
• Wrap and repackage sterilized instruments
• Operate sterilization equipment

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Montana LPN license (must have or obtain)
• BLS certification (current within 6 months of hire if not current at time of application)
• Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in patient care environments
• Ability to assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care
• Ability to remain flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique
• Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment, and instruments
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures for various equipment and instruments
• Basic knowledge in electronic documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working in healthcare

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Day shift Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Rotating on-call schedule including rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Hours may change and vary depending on department needs

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Benefits available for you and eligible family members

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment substance test required as a condition of employment
• Additional pre-employment items may be required; contact Human Resources for details