Hospice RN

Stillwater Hospice, LLC; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Hospice, LLC in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision, following the plan of care and delivering treatments to support end-of-life goals. The role includes on-call support, timely documentation, patient and family education, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, quality hospice services.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited RN/LPN program, hold MT RN/LPN/LVN licensure, have strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered or practical nurse program.
• Three years nursing experience; hospice or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN/LPN/LVN in Montana.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle and in good working order.
• Understands hospice philosophy and needs of the terminally ill.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act, including end-of-life care duties.
• Assists with on-call and PRN needs.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and care plan.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation reflecting the plan of care.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver about diagnosis and self-care.
• Coordinates hospice services with the interdisciplinary team and reports needs.
• Uses and prepares equipment with aseptic technique.
• Manages pain and symptoms and evaluates treatment responses.
• Participates in professional growth and quality improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Licensed driver

End-of-life care knowledge

Education

Registered or Practical Nurse program

Job description

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Supervised By: Director of Clinical Services

Come join the fastest growing and most dynamic hospice company in the area! Stillwater hospice is a regional hospice company with locations all over montana and two other states.
Pay: $35 - $44 / Hour
on call pay in addition to hourly pay
Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Assists with on-call and PRN needs
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered or practical nurseprogram.
• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical
  experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN/LPN/LVN in the State of Montana.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.