Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice
Location: Missoula, MT
Type: Contract
Shift & Schedule: Flexible | 36 Hours Per Week
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Must be willing to work both Day and Night Shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice for an exciting Travel or Local job in Missoula, MT.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients with a focus on comfort and symptom management.
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders and hospice care plans.
Perform ongoing patient assessments and adjust care plans based on patient needs and condition changes.
Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers.
Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
Supervise and delegate appropriate patient care tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Monitor CNA documentation and provide mentorship and guidance as needed.
Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient communications.
Follow infection prevention and safety protocols to maintain a safe care environment.
Support both inpatient hospice unit operations and home hospice visits as census demands.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program (ADN or BSN).
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (Montana or Compact License).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in Hospice Nursing, Palliative Care, Critical Care, or Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Strong assessment, communication, and patient advocacy skills.
Ability to provide compassionate end-of-life care in diverse care settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous hospice or end-of-life care experience.
Experience working in a unionized healthcare environment.
Experience coordinating care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.