Job Description Summary:

Logan Health Newman Center has a rare opportunity for an RN or LPN to join their team here in Kalispell, MT.

Newman Center, a department of Logan Health Medical Center, has specialized in the treatment of mental health since August 2013. We offer outpatient psychiatric care and therapy services for adults, adolescents and children.

The skilled staff of Logan Health Newman Center provide client-centered psychiatric services comprising medication management and therapy; addressing a wide range of concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and stress and life changes.

RN Qualifications:

• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. BSN preferred. 

• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR, and/or BLS certification required and/or as dictated by each practice/service line.

• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office, simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions.

• Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restriction imposed by various manage care carriers, various forms inherent to profession.

• Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to HIPAA guidelines.

• Additional Certification(s) requirements may vary by work location.

• 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.

LPN Qualifications:

• 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.

• CPR certification required as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office preferred.

• 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.

RN Job Specific Duties:

• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients using the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).

• Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.

• Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation. Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.

• Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).  

• As applicable to assigned area(s); Performs clinical testing using a variety of automated and non-automated techniques; collects, packages, and accurately labels all specimens immediately upon receipt; forwards to designated lab(s) according to established protocols.

• Provides individual instruction to patients and families concerning health and medical needs via telephone triage and/or patient visit.

• Performs administrative duties to include protocol review, clinical education, clinical competencies, and clinical onboarding.

• Exhibits competency in telephone triage, abnormal diagnostics and/or lab results, assesses the problem, and plans the appropriate interventions in coordination with providers. Utilizes nursing judgment to recommend minor self-care management interventions at home.  Documents triage calls in EMR. 

• Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s). 

• Under the direction of the provider(s) and/or clinic leadership, oversees and directs the care provided by assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to assigned patients and/or families as applicable to assigned area(s).

LPN 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).

• 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.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellness and work-life balance. This includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vison insurance

• 401(k) with generous matching

• Employer-provided life insurance

• Voluntary life and disability insurance options

• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• FSA or HSA option

• Free parking

• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank

• Employee referral program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

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.