RN Hope Hospice Center

• Patient Care & Symptom Management:
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to terminally ill patients, ensuring symptom management and comfort through medication administration and interventions as per physician orders. Assess and respond to patient needs, ensuring a dignified and comfortable end-of-life experience.
• Supervision & Delegation to CNAs:

Supervise and guide non-unionized CNAs, ensuring they provide appropriate personal care and support per the patient’s care plan, facility standards, and their job description.

• Delegation of Tasks: Appropriately delegate nursing support tasks, such as assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient hygiene, and mobility assistance, while ensuring safe, compassionate care.
• Mentorship &

Education

Offer real-time guidance and mentorship to CNAs, providing feedback on performance while maintaining a respectful work environment.

• Ensuring Proper Documentation: Monitor CNA documentation of patient care to ensure it is accurate and complete.
• Unionized Nurse Protocols:

As a unionized RN, you will adhere to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, respecting union rules, work hours, and break schedules while carrying out your duties. Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) rounds, contributing to patient care plans, symptom management, and family education. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.

Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and communications with CNAs, patients, and families. Ensure all care provided complies with regulatory and quality standards. Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to patients' families and caregivers, assisting them in navigating the emotional and physical challenges of end-of-life care.

Adhere to infection control procedures and safety protocols to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for both patients and staff.*

Qualifications

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• Collaboration with Nurse Union: Work collaboratively with the nursing union, following contract terms and ensuring fair, respectful treatment of nursing staff.
• Respect for Boundaries: While supervising CNAs, maintain a professional and respectful relationship with all staff, acknowledging and adhering to union guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration:
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Family and Caregiver Support:
• Infection Control & Safety:

*Required:*

• Current compact or RN license in MT
• Minimum of one year of recent hospice, palliative care, critical care, or med-surg nursing experience
• Knowledge of and experience in a unionized healthcare environment (for RNs)
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

*Preferred:*

• Hospice and Palliative Care certification (CHPN)
• Previous experience in an inpatient hospice setting
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), Home Care Home Base a plus

*Core Competencies:*

• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Effective delegation and supervision of CNAs
• Knowledge of and adherence to unionized RN contract provisions
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Adaptability in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Respect for diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs

Pay: $45,868.68 - $55,239.70 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person