Nurse (LPN or RN)

Highgate Senior Living; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

Paid parental and bereavement leave

Tuition reimbursement programs

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses up to $300

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman, MT is seeking a licensed LPN or RN to join our team as a Nurse. Compensation ranges per hour, with LPNs at $38–$40 and RNs at $42–$45.

You will work with the Healthcare Director to support resident assessments, medications, and daily nursing services, guiding Medication Assistants and unlicensed staff while helping residents age in place safely and with dignity.

Qualifications

• Must hold Montana LPN or RN license and be in good standing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to follow verbal and written provider orders accurately.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and perform prolonged standing/walking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident assessments and service-plan updates and clinical follow-through.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by licensed providers.
• Perform nursing procedures, including injections and dressing changes.
• Monitor resident conditions, vital signs, weights, skin integrity, mobility and functional status.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate changes to families, providers, and leadership.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, home health, hospice, and other providers.
• Guide Medication Assistants and unlicensed team members with clinical direction and coaching.
• Maintain medication records, controlled-drug documentation, and required nursing documentation.
• Follow Highgate policies and all federal, state, and local licensing requirements.

Skills

Warm, person-first approach

Strong assessment skills

Calm leadership

Clear communication

Mentor/coach others

Experience with dementia care

Education

Montana LPN or RN license

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Nurse (LPN or RN) | Highgate Senior Living - Bozeman, MT

Compensation: LPN $38-$40 per hour | RN $42-$45 per hour

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. Highgate Senior Living takes a holistic, person-first approach to supporting residents and families with warmth, dignity, and purpose. We are seeking a licensed LPN or RN who brings sound clinical judgment, calm leadership, and genuine care to every interaction.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Nurse partners with the Healthcare Director to support resident assessments, medication management, clinical documentation, and day-to-day nursing services for Manor and Cottage residents. This role also guides Medication Assistants and unlicensed team members while helping residents age in place safely and with dignity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with resident assessments, service-plan updates, and clinical follow-through.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by licensed providers.
• Perform nursing procedures, including injections, dressing changes, and tube-feeding support.
• Monitor resident conditions, vital signs, weights, skin integrity, mobility, and functional status.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate changes in condition to families, providers, and leadership.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, home health, hospice, and other providers.
• Guide Medication Assistants and unlicensed team members with clinical direction and coaching.
• Maintain medication records, controlled-drug documentation, and required nursing documentation.
• Follow Highgate policies and all federal, state, and local licensing requirements.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Warm, person-first approach to resident care.
• Strong assessment skills and sound clinical judgment.
• Clear, respectful communication with residents, families, providers, and team members.
• Calm response in urgent or changing situations.
• Supportive leadership style with the ability to guide and coach others.
• Comfort working with older adults, including residents living with dementia.

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE

• Assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, or hospice.
• Medication management and resident assessment.
• Care coordination with outside providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, unrestricted Montana LPN or RN license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain, plus a current TB test.
• Ability to accurately process verbal and written provider orders.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, move continuously, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• At least 18 years of age with successful completion of required background screening.
• Ability to meet all state and local licensing requirements.

WHY JOIN HIGHGATE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible Team Members.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Vacation, paid sick time, and holiday pay based on eligibility and applicable policy.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave for eligible Team Members.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities after one year of employment, with prior approval.
• Confidential Team Member Assistance Program available from your first day.
• Team Member referral bonuses of up to $300 per successful referral, subject to program requirements.
• Growth pathways, an inclusive culture, and Highgate Together support for Team Members in need.