LPN - Home Health & Hospice; PRN

Livingston Health Care is located in Livingston, Montana. Just 50 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, Livingston is nestled between four mountain ranges and offers exceptional outdoor recreation  addition to its blue-ribbon trout fisheries, you can enjoy rafting,kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, hunting, skiing and much more. Acommunity of almost 18,000, Livingston hosts a prolific artist community,two live theatres with shows year-round, and western eclectic shopping in locally owned shops and boutiques.

At Livingston Health Care, you'll find a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive employee wellness resources, andthe chance to build a rewarding career in one of Montana's most beautiful communities.

Livingston Health Care employees are expected to uphold a certain code ofconduct. These standards are an important part of Livingston Health Careas they influence the quality of treatment and care our patients receive.

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Candidates are screened based on qualifications and best fit for the openrole. Positions do remain open until filled; however, interviews cannotbe guaranteed based on the timing and volume of applications.

Patient-centered Nursing Care of Home Health and Hospice patients in the home setting.

• PRN
• Variable Hours

• $30.07/hr + DOE
• PRN Differential
• Shift Differentials

Administer skilled nursing care in the home to Home Health and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician. Follow plan of care for each patient.

Observe patients for signs and symptoms of complications and report to the physician and case manager.

Be responsible for supervision of home health aides assigned to his/her patients.

Promote health and well-being of patients through teaching, supervising, counseling and appropriate preventative and treatment measures.

Have knowledge of and be willing to utilize community resources.

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Take “call” on weekends, holidays and evenings on a rotating basis and responds to patient needed as appropriate.

Comply with Livingston Health Health Policies and Procedures.

Provide current evidence-based care, education and support for hospice patients, families and caregivers.

Document care responsibly and accurately.

Be able to become competent in electronic medical record.

Track and record mileage on appropriate form.

Actively participate in Quality Improvement.

Accept accountability for own actions.

Adheres to LHC telecommuting policy.

• Complete Livingston Health Care annual competencies within assigned time frame.
• Attend and actively participate in all Hospice Interdisciplinary, Quality Improvement meetings, department staff meetings, in-services and Home Care team meetings as assigned.
• Be responsible for maintaining agency’s image of quality care by providing excellent, patient-centered nursing care.
• Attend the first available Hospice Volunteer training class, if not already Hospice trained.

AD or Diploma

Good assessment skills.

Ability to function independently

Ability to effectively function in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions.

Own vehicle for visits

Current Motor Vehicle License.

Current BLS

• At least one year of recent nursing experience, preferably in community health and/or care of terminally ill.