RN | Hospice

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

10d

About The Position

Logan Health Hospice is seeking an independent, self-directed registered nurse with strong clinical nursing skills to join its compassionate interdisciplinary team. The RN manages a patient caseload and travels throughout the Flathead Valley to visit patients at home, serving as the primary nursing contact and coordinating care from admission through end of life. The role focuses on symptom management, education, comfort care, and support for patients, families, and caregivers. The RN collaborates with physicians, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, LPNs, and volunteers to develop individualized plans of care. The position includes scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings, participation in an on-call rotation, and occasional additional patient visits. The nurse documents patient encounters and coordinates medications, equipment, and supplies. A reliable vehicle and comfort driving in winter weather are necessary. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week with variable shifts. On-call and holiday rotation are required. Logan Health highlights professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, shared governance, and a supportive hospice team. The organization describes its care approach as person-centered and compassionate, with patients, families, and caregivers at its heart.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license authorizing practice in Montana.
Current driver’s license.
Driving record for the prior 36 months must not show major driving offenses, as described in the posting.
Personal vehicle used for Logan Health business must meet state minimum liability coverage requirements.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology, and principles of professional nursing practice.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification required within 7 days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever occurs first.
Understanding of confidentiality laws governing the provider-patient relationship, including HIPAA guidelines.
Knowledge of medical-office equipment, supplies, and instruments; simple routine clinical laboratory methods; and universal blood and body-fluid precautions.
Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, protocols for storing hazardous substances and materials, managed-care carrier restrictions, and profession-related forms.
Ability to uphold high standards and provide high-quality outcomes.
Integrity, kindness, empathy, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-direction, critical thinking, prioritization, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with varied audiences.
Interpersonal skills to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software.
Ability to travel to patient homes and drive in winter weather; reliable transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
At least two years of experience in a similar position within a medical setting, such as a physician office, clinic, or hospital, preferred.
Experience in the assigned area or areas preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an individual patient caseload and travel throughout the Flathead Valley to visit patients at home.
Serve as the primary nursing contact and coordinate patient care from admission through end of life.
Conduct in-home assessments and provide symptom management and comfort-focused interventions.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about expected changes, care, and symptom management.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create customized patient plans of care.
Attend regularly scheduled Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
Provide emotional support to families experiencing anticipatory grief.
Participate in the on-call shift rotation and perform additional patient visits as needed.
Document patient visits and coordinate medications, equipment, and supplies.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process.
Maintain nursing standards of care and respond to changing workloads and patient conditions by assessing, prioritizing, and seeking assistance as appropriate.
Transcribe and implement provider orders and treatments accurately and efficiently.
Problem-solve issues affecting patient care and follow infection control procedures.
Identify and report changes in patients’ physical and mental conditions.
Document patient encounters according to organizational standards and demonstrate the nursing process.
Provide patient and family instruction and education about health and medical needs.
Assess and anticipate patient needs and coordinate necessary interventions according to policy, procedure, and provider orders.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled.

Benefits

Inpatient RN wages start at $41.78 per hour, with higher starting rates based on experience.
Enhanced differentials, certification pay, and call pay.
Mileage reimbursement.
$100 per month vehicle stipend.
Immediate matching 401(k), with a 6% employer match on the first 3% contributed.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Wellness program.
50% discount at Logan Health Fitness Center for the employee and spouse or dependents.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, and shared governance.
Supportive hospice team.