Hospice RN

Stillwater Hospice; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

Stillwater Hospice in Bozeman, Montana, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time role. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, coordinating hospice services, and educating patients and families. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, RN license in Montana, and three years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or community health.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $35 to $42 and additional on-call compensation. The ideal candidate is skilled in pain and symptom management and understands hospice philosophies.

Qualifications

• Three years nursing experience, preferably in community health/hospice or medical/surgical.
• Demonstrates compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Participates in the coordination of hospice services.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Pain/symptom management

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered or practical nurse program

Currently licensed as an RN/LPN/LVN in the State of Montana

Job description

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse Part Time

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Supervised By: Director of Clinical Services

Pay: $35 - $42 / 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 nurse program.
• 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.