Licensed Nurse - Canyon Creek
We are seeking an enthusiastic LPN/RN to join our Resident Services team at Canyon Creek memory care! Koelsch Communities is long-term care.
- Shift and hours
- Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM; split shift weekdays and weekends 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM; weekdays and weekends 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Unit and setting
- memory care · Long Term Care We are seeking an enthusiastic LPN/RN to join our Resident Services team at Canyon Creek memory care!
- License
- RN or LPN or LVN license Current registration as Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) or Registered Nurse ( RN ) in the State of MontanaLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
- Term
- Permanent Part-time opportunity!Part-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New nursing grads are welcome to apply!
- License
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Current registration as Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) or Registered Nurse ( RN ) in the State of Montana Check your license
- Certification
- ability to gain CPR/First-Aid certification as needed Must have ability to gain CPR/ First-Aid certification as needed in accordance with company policy and applicable state rules and regulations
- Also asks
- drug-free and submit to drug screening upon hire and routinely Must be drug-free and submit to drug screening upon hire and routinely
- Also asks
- criminal background check upon hire and per state regulations Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and as required by state regulations
- Also asks
- ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public
Preferred
- Experience
- new nursing grads welcome
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Montana PRN postingsMontana PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $50/hr, across 44 postings.
- Bonus
- $500 referral bonus Earn $500 through our referral programthrough our referral program
- Eligibility
- full-time eligible for all medical benefits; part-time offered dental and accident medical benefits only full-time vs part-time status
- Pay reviews
- dependent on experience and credential Earn between $35 and $38/hour, dependent on experience and credential!
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and other insurancesHealth, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and other insurances
- BenefitsEmployer HSA ContributionsEmployer HSA Contributions
- BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysPaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- BenefitsWork/Life Balance, consistent/flexible schedulesWork/Life Balance, consistent/flexible schedules
- BenefitsOpportunity for growth within the organizationOpportunity for growth within the organization
- BenefitsAchievement AwardsAchievement Awards
More benefits (12)
- BenefitsComplimentary meal during scheduled shiftComplimentary meal during scheduled shift
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Day to day
- safely provide nursing care to residents, administer medications, and collaborate with departments
- Day to day
- perform non-invasive resident treatments Perform non-invasive resident treatments
- Day to day
- perform medication administration and assistance Perform medication administration and assistance
- Day to day
- assess resident needs, evaluate care responses, and document via charting by exception Assess resident needs, evaluate responses to care, and document this nursing process through charting by exception
- Day to day
- follow standards of nursing conduct and standard practice Follow standards of nursing conduct and standard practice
- Day to day
- perform other duties as assigned Perform other duties as assigned
- Charting
- cutting-edge EHR System We offer a cutting-edge EHR System to save nurses time!
- Hours stated
- SAT - SUN & TUES, 6AM - 2PM; split shift weekdays and weekends, 8AM - 12:30PM & 4PM - 7:30PM; Weekdays and weekends, 2PM - 10PM.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
Original listing
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We are seeking an enthusiastic LPN/RN to join our Resident Services team at Canyon Creek memory care!
New nursing grads are welcome to apply!
Part-time opportunity!
Earn between $35 and $38/hour, dependent on experience and credential!
Multiple Shifts available! SAT - SUN & TUES, 6AM - 2PM; split shift weekdays and weekends, 8AM - 12:30PM & 4PM - 7:30PM; Weekdays and weekends, 2PM - 10PM.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and other insurances
- Employer HSA Contributions
- Earn $500 through our referral program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Work/Life Balance, consistent/flexible schedules
- Opportunity for growth within the organization
- Achievement Awards
- Complimentary meal during scheduled shift
*Full-time team members are eligible for all Medical benefits above. Part-time team members are offered Dental and Accident Medical Benefits only.
Who you are
You are a licensed healthcare professional who has a passion behind your practice! You safely provide nursing care to residents, administer medications, and work closely with all departments to achieve the highest standards for resident assistance and independence. We offer a cutting-edge EHR System to save nurses time!
What you'll do
Perform non-invasive resident treatments Perform medication administration and assistance Assess resident needs, evaluate responses to care, and document this nursing process through charting by exception Follow standards of nursing conduct and standard practice Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current registration as Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) or Registered Nurse ( RN ) in the State of Montana Must be drug-free and submit to drug screening upon hire and routinely Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and as required by state regulations Must have ability to gain CPR/ First-Aid certification as needed in accordance with company policy and applicable state rules and regulations Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public
About koeslch communities
We are third-generation, family-owned, and operated. Koelsch Communities operates nearly 40 communities in eight states, with multiple new communities in development. Koelsch has led the Senior Living industry for over 65 years, delivering world-class customer service, home craftsmanship, and unprecedented amenities. Koelsch Communities strives to provide a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable environment to all of its employees and residents. After all, the common purpose at Koelsch Communities is: To create happiness by providing the finest living experiences anywhere.
Koelsch Communities is an equal opportunity employer and these protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions/demotions, training, and any other career development programs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status (physical or mental), family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation or any other non-merit-based factors.
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What's around it?
Billings, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,138/mo
- Household income
- $73,712/yr, all local households, not nurse pay