Hospice Center Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Partners In Home Care is hiring a 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. The RN supervises and directs non-unionized Certified Nursing Assistants, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, and supports patients and families through end-of-life care. This flex-shift role is scheduled for 24–36 hours per week. It includes a regularly scheduled bid of at least 24 hours per week (.6 FTE) and up to 12 additional hours per week (.9 FTE) of flex availability, based on patient census, acuity, and operational needs. Shifts are 12 hours, with days varying. Work is primarily on the day shift, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with occasional night coverage as needed, 6 p.m.–6 a.m.
Requirements
- Current RN license in Montana or a compact-state license.
- At least one year of recent experience in hospice, palliative care, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing.
- 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) certification.
- Prior inpatient hospice experience.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
- Experience with Home Care Home Base.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and symptom management.
- Administer medications and interventions according to physician orders.
- Assess patient needs and promote a dignified, comfortable end-of-life experience.
- Guide and oversee non-unionized CNAs to ensure 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.
- Review CNA documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide respectful, real-time feedback and mentorship to CNAs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds.
- Contribute to care planning, symptom management strategies, and family education.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to support 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.
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and communications accurately.
- Ensure care complies with regulatory and quality standards.
- Follow infection-control procedures and maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
- Supplemental insurance and flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) 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 identity protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Financial wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
