Nurse (RN/LPN, Casual On-Call) - Rest Home

Gallatin County; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gallatin Rest Home seeks a professional nurse to perform a variety of nursing services under general supervision. The role requires Montana RN licensure, strong nursing knowledge, and the ability to supervise staff while maintaining patient records with confidentiality.

You will work shifts as needed to support facility operations, handle emergencies, and communicate clearly with residents, families, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Montana.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, techniques and practices.
• Ability to read medical terminology and understand effects of medications and treatments.
• Must supervise others and maintain accurate medical charts and records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents of Gallatin Rest Home.
• Maintain accurate medical charts and records.
• Supervise the work of other nursing staff.
• React effectively in emergency situations and coordinate care.

Skills

Registered nurse license

Nursing supervision

Medical terminology

Charting and records

Emergency response

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

Montana RN license

2 years healthcare supervisory experience

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional nursing services for residents of the Gallatin Rest Home.

WORK SHIFT

Nurses work various shifts according to facility needs and their availability. Minimum of 2 shifts per month providing shifts are available.

• must be certified to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Montana
• must have thorough knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of professional nursing
• medical terminology and the effects of medication and treatment
• supervisory principles and practices
• the ability to apply knowledge
• supervise the work of others
• maintain accurate medical charts and records
• handle sensitive and confidential information
• communicate effective both in writing and verbally
• provide professional nursing care to aged and handicapped individuals
• react well in emergency situations
• direct, instruct and oversee the work of subordinate personnel
• and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Completion of an approved course in professional nursing, license to practice professional nursing in the state of Montana.

Two (2) years work experience in a similar health care setting affording the opportunity to demonstrate supervisory capabilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Gallatin County:

Located in a sweeping valley in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Gallatin County is the most populated and fastest growing county in scenic southwest Montana. The County Seat of Bozeman at large encompasses over 50,000 people yet has a small-town feel. Located in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting, it is close to world-class downhill skiing, blue ribbon trout streams, Yellowstone National Park and a multitude of other outdoor activities in the pristine nearby wilderness areas.

Gallatin County covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks and open ranch lands. Nearly half of all the land in Gallatin County is under public ownership by the Gallatin National Forest, the State of Montana, Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service.

Gallatin County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Yellowstone National Park (our first National Park) to lush farmland, and a growing economy of high-tech industries. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, ranchers, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Gallatin County's boundless opportunities.

Some of the many benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees:

• Excellent Medical Health Benefits – Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.
• Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
• Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Effective July 1st, 2025, the hourly compensation will increase to:
RN: $36.25 - $44.25 PER HOUR
LPN: $31.25 - $39.25 PER HOUR

As a condition of hire, pre-employment drug testing may be done.

NOTE: Must be willing to work in a smoke free campus.

Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.