Registered Nurse Hospice Palliative Care

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.
As a Palliative Care Registered Nurse, every day presents an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients and their families during life’s most delicate moments. In this role, you will:

• Assess, recognize, and address the psychological and physical needs of patients with sensitivity and expertise
• Provide holistic, patient-centered care that prioritizes quality of life and honors individual preferences
• Communicate with warmth and empathy , offering reassurance and guidance to patients and loved ones
• Collaborate on individualized treatment plans , ensuring care aligns with each person’s unique journey
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in evaluation, treatment, and documentation practices
• Support and oversee care provided by LPNs and CNAs, fostering a compassionate team environment
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions , contributing valuable insights to optimize patient comfort and well-being
• Uphold hospital, regulatory, and professional standards , ensuring ethical and effective care delivery

Your presence will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those navigating serious illness, providing comfort, respect, and unwavering support when it matters most.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind, and social well-being. To that end, we have launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off.

We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

To learn about additional Intermountain benefits
Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date.
• Must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurses date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous experience in an Acute Care, Home Health, or Hospice setting

Physical Requirements:

• Attentive patient assessment and care , utilizing keen observation skills to read information, labels, and monitor patient needs, ensuring appropriate interventions and equipment use
• Clear and compassionate communication , engaging with patients, families, and care team members to provide reassurance, guidance, and rapid responses—especially in critical moments
• Skilled hands-on care , using dexterity and precision to operate complex equipment, document patient care, prepare medications, and navigate digital systems effectively
• Physical capability and strength , assisting in patient transfers, lifting and carrying supplies, and maneuvering essential equipment, ensuring safety and comfort for those in your care
• Active mobility , walking, transporting patients, and retrieving supplies, often working in dynamic environments where adaptability and responsiveness are key
• Resilience and endurance , standing for extended periods while maintaining focus, patience, and unwavering support for patients in their most vulnerable moments

Location:

Holy Rosary Hospital

Work City:

Miles City

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$34.11 - $51.73

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses…