Hospice RN - Part-time

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 - $42 / Hour

on call pay in addition to hourly pay

Job Description Summary

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.

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.