Wound-Care · Home Health Provide admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients;Home Health patients
License
RN licensecurrent licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
Term
PermanentFull-time
Do you qualify?
License
current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practiceCurrent licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
Certification
proof of current CPR certificationProof of current CPR certification
Education
graduate of an accredited nursing programGraduate of an accredited nursing program
Also asks
valid driver’s license and reliable transportationValid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Also asks
proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Also asks
able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearanceAble to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
Preferred
Certification
credentials in specialty areas (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET)Credentials in specialty areas preferred (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET)
Experience
one year acute-care RN experience within the last 24 monthsOne year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months;
Experience
six months Home Health RN experience within the last 12 monthsSix months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months.
In range for Montana staff rolesMontana staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $51/hr, across 129 postings.
The role and schedule
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admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visitsProvide admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients;
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on-going care and case managementAdminister on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager;
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hands-on care, care plan management and evaluation, and patient teachingProvide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision;
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revise plan of care in consultation with physicianRevise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation;
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coordinate care across interdisciplinary healthcare personnel
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report and document care, condition, and progress to physician and Clinical ManagerReport and document patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis;
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implement patient care plan with patient and familyImplement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems;
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coordinate, oversee, and supervise Home Health AidesCoordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides and provide written instructions that reflect current plan of care;
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discharge patients after consultation and complete clinical documentationDischarge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation;
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prepare medical documentation including case conferences, contacts, orders, and recertifications
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prepare visit/shift reports and confer with other disciplinesPrepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records in a timely manner and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.
Travel
in-home services with reliable transportation required
Provide admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients;
Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager;
Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision;
Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation;
Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and external providers);
Report and document patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis;
Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems;
Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides and provide written instructions that reflect current plan of care;
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation;
Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes;
Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records in a timely manner and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
Experience as an RN with one of the following preferred:
One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months;
Six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months.
Credentials in specialty areas preferred (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals looking for housing in Bozeman typically evaluate South Bozeman, west-side subdivisions, or outlying valley communities. South Bozeman, stretching along Kagy Boulevard between 19th Avenue and Sourdough Road, includes established neighborhoods like Sundance Springs, Alder Creek, and Westfield that offer direct access to the Gallagator Trail system and quick drives to campus and healthcare clinics, though homes here represent a premium tier. On the west side, Baxter Meadows provides newer construction, green space, and proximity to grocery stores along Huffine Lane. Further west at the junction of Huffine and Jackrabbit lanes, Four Corners subdivisions like Elk Grove, North Star, and Gallatin Heights provide more yard space and slightly more accessible pricing for single-family homes, keeping commutes to Bozeman under fifteen minutes.
Nurses and young professionals looking for housing in Bozeman typically evaluate South Bozeman, west-side subdivisions, or outlying valley communities. South Bozeman, stretching along Kagy Boulevard between 19th Avenue and Sourdough Road, includes established neighborhoods like Sundance Springs, Alder Creek, and Westfield that offer direct access to the Gallagator Trail system and quick drives to campus and healthcare clinics, though homes here represent a premium tier.
On the west side, Baxter Meadows provides newer construction, green space, and proximity to grocery stores along Huffine Lane. Further west at the junction of Huffine and Jackrabbit lanes, Four Corners subdivisions like Elk Grove, North Star, and Gallatin Heights provide more yard space and slightly more accessible pricing for single-family homes, keeping commutes to Bozeman under fifteen minutes.
Getting around+Bozeman is a compact city where the average commute runs under fifteen minutes. Key arterial roads like Huffine Lane, 19th Avenue, and Kagy Boulevard connect outer residential pockets and Four Corners directly to central Bozeman and the Bozeman Health hospital system. Interstate 90 runs along the northern edge of town, offering rapid access across the Gallatin Valley. While everyday traffic is light by metropolitan standards, rapid valley growth has created peak-hour slowdowns along Huffine Lane, and winter road conditions frequently require four-wheel drive and extra transit time.
Bozeman is a compact city where the average commute runs under fifteen minutes. Key arterial roads like Huffine Lane, 19th Avenue, and Kagy Boulevard connect outer residential pockets and Four Corners directly to central Bozeman and the Bozeman Health hospital system.
Interstate 90 runs along the northern edge of town, offering rapid access across the Gallatin Valley. While everyday traffic is light by metropolitan standards, rapid valley growth has created peak-hour slowdowns along Huffine Lane, and winter road conditions frequently require four-wheel drive and extra transit time.
Outdoors+Outdoor access is Bozeman's defining trait, with trails like Peets Hill, Sourdough Canyon, Leverich Canyon, and the steep College 'M' Trail located within minutes of city center. Hyalite Canyon provides alpine hiking, reservoir paddleboarding, camping, and winter ice climbing. The Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone rivers offer renowned blue-ribbon fly-fishing and whitewater rafting within an hour of town. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are accessible twenty minutes away at Bridger Bowl and an hour away at Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin, while Yellowstone National Park sits ninety minutes south.
Outdoor access is Bozeman's defining trait, with trails like Peets Hill, Sourdough Canyon, Leverich Canyon, and the steep College 'M' Trail located within minutes of city center. Hyalite Canyon provides alpine hiking, reservoir paddleboarding, camping, and winter ice climbing.
The Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone rivers offer renowned blue-ribbon fly-fishing and whitewater rafting within an hour of town. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are accessible twenty minutes away at Bridger Bowl and an hour away at Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin, while Yellowstone National Park sits ninety minutes south.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Bozeman
Bozeman offers healthcare professionals an unmatched outdoor lifestyle paired with a stable regional economy anchored by Bozeman Health and Montana State University. Set against the Bridger Range, the city allows nurses to transition seamlessly from a hospital shift to running Peets Hill, hiking the College 'M' Trail, or casting a fly line into the Gallatin River. Bridger Bowl sits just twenty minutes away for winter skiing, while downtown Main Street offers an energetic cultural core with spots like Montana Ale Works, Nova Cafe, and the historic Ellen Theatre. Living in Bozeman also brings clear logistical trade-offs. Housing demand is intense, long and freezing winters demand reliable vehicles and winter driving competence, and traffic along arterial corridors like Huffine Lane is growing as subdivisions expand into Four Corners and Baxter Meadows. Furthermore, the absence of a statewide sales tax provides financial relief on major purchases. For nurses seeking mountain beauty, low crime, and exceptional public schools, Bozeman provides a high quality of life if they are prepared for high housing costs and demanding winters.
