Hospice RN - Part-time

Job Title / Position

Registered Nurse Part Time

Clinical Supervisor

Director of Clinical Services

Pay: $35 - $42 per Hour, plus on‑call pay in addition to hourly pay.

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 team to achieve positive patient care outcomes.

• 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.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides 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 and evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development, and in the 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.

• 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 and the needs of the terminally ill.