Impactful Home Health & Hospice RN (PRN)

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

PRN differential

Job summary

Livingston HealthCare is seeking an experienced registered nurse for home care and hospice case management. The role involves delivering patient-centered nursing care in home settings, developing and evaluating care plans, and coordinating with physicians and other health professionals.

This PRN position requires flexibility for weekends, holidays, and evenings, with ongoing competency training and community outreach as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license.
• BSN, ADN or Diploma.
• Good assessment skills.
• Ability to function independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
• Own vehicle for visits.
• Current Motor Vehicle License.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care and case management in the home to Home Care and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Observe patients for signs of complications and report to the physician.
• Supervise home health aides and LPNs assigned to patients.
• Promote health and well-being through teaching, counseling and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Take call on weekends, holidays, and evenings on a rotating basis.
• Comply with Livingston HealthCare policies and procedures.
• Provide evidence-based care and support for hospice patients and families.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.
• Track mileage and participate in Quality Improvement.
• Attend and participate in Hospice Interdisciplinary and department meetings and trainings.
• Maintain image of quality care through patient-centered nursing.
• Attend Hospice Volunteer training if not already trained.
• Give talks to community groups in collaboration with Home Care/Hospice Manager.
• Assist in annual Hospice volunteer training as requested.

Skills

Own vehicle

Good communication

Independent work

Assessment skills

Valid driver’s license

BLS Certification

Education

BSN/AD or Diploma

Montana RN license

Job description

Job Summary

Patient-centered Nursing Care and Case Management of Home Care and Hospice patients in the home setting.

Job Summary

Patient-centered Nursing Care and Case Management of Home Care and Hospice patients in the home setting.

Schedule

• PRN (As Needed)
• Variable Hours
  
  

Compensation

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• Shift Differentials
• PRN Differential
  
  

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care and case management in the home to Home Care and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician. Develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Observe patients for signs and symptoms of complications and report to the physician.
• Be responsible for supervision of home health aides and LPN’s assigned to his/her patients.
• Promote health and well-being of patients through teaching, supervising, counseling and appropriate preventative and treatment measures.
• Have knowledge of and be willing to utilize community resources.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Take “call” on weekends, holidays and evenings on a rotating basis and responds to patient needed as appropriate.
• Comply with Livingston HealthCare Policies and Procedures.
• Provide current evidence-based care, education and support for hospice patients, families and caregivers.
• Document care responsibly and accurately.
• Be able to become competent in electronic medical record.
• Track and record mileage on appropriate form.
• Actively participate in Quality Improvement.
• Accept accountability for own actions.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete Livingston HealthCare annual competencies within assigned time frame.
• Attend and actively participate in all Hospice Interdisciplinary, Quality Improvement meetings, department staff meetings, in-services and Home Care team meetings as assigned.
• Be responsible for maintaining agency’s image of quality care by providing excellent, patient-centered nursing care.
• Attend the first available Hospice Volunteer training class, if not already Hospice trained.
• Give talks to community groups as requested in collaboration with Home Care/Hospice Manager.
• Assist in annual Hospice volunteer training as requested.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• Current Montana RN license.
• BSN, AD or Diploma
• Good assessment skills.
• Ability to function independently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to effectively function in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Own vehicle for visits
• Current Motor Vehicle License.
• Current BLS
  
  

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• At least one year of recent nursing experience, preferably in community health and/or care of terminally ill.