Hospice RN - Part-time

Stillwater Hospice, LLC•Bozeman, MT

1d•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the fastest growing and most dynamic hospice company in the area! Stillwater hospice is a regional hospice company with locations all over montana and two other states.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered or practical nurse program.
Three years nursing experience.
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. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Nice To Haves

Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Assess and provide 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. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.