Hospice RN - Nights
About The Position
Partners In Home Care is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide skilled, compassionate nursing care at the Hope Hospice Center, an inpatient hospice setting in Missoula, Montana. The role focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life for terminally ill patients, while supporting patients and families through end-of-life care. The RN supervises and directs non-unionized Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans, and provides education and emotional support to families and caregivers. This is a rotating night-shift position from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at 0.6 FTE. Wages are determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Partners In Home Care and the Montana Nurses Association, Local Unit #32.
Requirements
- Current RN license (Compact or Montana).
- Minimum of one year of recent experience in hospice, palliative care, critical care, or med-surg.
- Experience working in a unionized healthcare environment for RNs.
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN).
- Prior inpatient hospice experience.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR); experience with Home Care Home Base is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and symptom management.
- Administer medications and interventions according to physician orders.
- Continuously assess patient needs and support a dignified, comfortable end-of-life experience.
- Provide guidance and oversight to non-unionized CNAs to support quality personal care and adherence to patient care plans.
- Delegate appropriate nursing support tasks, including activities of daily living, hygiene, and mobility, while ensuring safety and compassion.
- Monitor CNA documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide respectful, real-time feedback and mentorship to CNAs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and contribute to care planning, symptom management strategies, and family education.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
- Provide emotional support, guidance, and education to families and caregivers.
- Help families and caregivers navigate the physical and emotional challenges of end-of-life care.
- Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and communications.
- Ensure care aligns with regulatory and quality standards.
- Follow infection control procedures and maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
- Supplemental insurance and FSA and HSA account options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Annual training budget for personal development.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal and ID protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Financial wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
