Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred experience in hospice, palliative care, or acute care nursing.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for patients in hospice care.
Manage complex symptoms such as pain and anxiety associated with end-of-life.
Develop and implement tailored care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses.
Educate patients and families on symptom management and the dying process.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with a 100% match up to 4% and no vesting period
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately
Flexible Work Schedule promoting work/life balance
Learning and development opportunities through Stillwater University
Full Job Description
Job Title/Position: GIP Registered Nurse Reports To: Director of Clinical Services Location: Billings, Montana
**Currently Interviewing**PAY RATE: 85k - 90k per year benefits and pto for full time staff
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
100% match up to 4%
No vesting period
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Accrual of PTO starts immediately
Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance
Stillwater University for learning and development
Position Summary
The GIP Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, skilled nursing care to patients receiving General Inpatient Hospice (GIP) services. The RN is responsible for assessing and managing complex symptoms, implementing individualized plans of care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary hospice team, and supporting patients and families during the end-of-life process. The GIP RN provides clinically appropriate care focused on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.
Essential Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients admitted for General Inpatient Hospice care.
Assess, monitor, and manage complex or uncontrolled symptoms, including pain, respiratory distress, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and other end-of-life symptoms.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered, with particular attention to effective symptom and pain management.
Monitor patient response to medications and interventions and communicate changes in condition promptly.
Provide skilled nursing care appropriate to the patient's condition and goals of care.
Educate and support patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and the dying process.
Provide emotional support and compassionate presence to patients and families during end-of-life care.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Communicate significant changes in patient condition and care needs to the appropriate members of the care team.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to ongoing evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
Assist with transitions of care, including discharge from GIP when symptoms are stabilized or when the patient's level of care changes.
Maintain patient safety, infection-control practices, and confidentiality at all times.
Provide guidance and support to hospice aides, nursing staff, and other caregivers as appropriate.
Follow all applicable hospice, nursing, facility, and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS certification.
Hospice, palliative care, acute care, or comparable nursing experience preferred.
Experience with pain and symptom management preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered end-of-life care.
Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally sensitive and rapidly changing situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous hospice or palliative care experience.
CHPN certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience caring for patients with complex symptom-management needs.
Experience with IV medications, continuous infusions, respiratory symptom management, and other advanced comfort-care interventions.
Knowledge of hospice philosophy, Medicare hospice requirements, and end-of-life care practices.
