About the role
Job Title/Position: Full-Time Registered Nurse Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Supervised By: Director of Clinical Services Location: Bozeman, Montana
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.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus
Pay: $40 - $44 / Hour
on call pay in addition to hourly pay
Benefits for FULL-TIME employees
* Health Insurance
* Paid Time Off * Dental Insurance * 401k Retirement Plan * Stillwater University * Flexible Work Schedules
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.