Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Fulltime

Palliative Care Registered Nurse

Come join an amazing and growing team at Stillwater Hospice. With second to none patient service and community dedication, Stillwater is the provider of choice in the communities in which we serve. Stillwater Hospice Nurses are a critical part of our care team. benefits and pto for full time staff

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Accrual of PTO starts immediately

Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance

The Palliative Care RN provides clinical support, symptom management guidance, and care coordination for patients enrolled in our community-based palliative care program, primarily by phone, including triaging incoming clinical calls. Working under the direction of the palliative care provider and in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN's primary focus is high-quality, patient-centered clinical work, with the potential for hands-on care as needed and administrative tasks handled as they arise. Patient Care

Assesses and regularly monitors patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms and needs (e.g., pain, nausea, fatigue, depression), primarily by phone, with in-person visits as needed.

When notified of a care transition (e.g., hospital to home, home to facility, palliative care to hospice), work as part of the team to help ensure continuity of care.

Educates patients, families, and at times facilities on chronic disease management and other palliative care topics as needed; some team members may be asked to lead broader education or training sessions.

Documents patient interactions and communication in the EMR. Help to ensure external documentation is properly signed, uploaded, and accessible to the care team.

Coordinates with PCPs, specialists, hospital discharge planners, and other agencies, including home health, to ensure seamless care, and helps strengthen relationships with referring providers, facilities, and community partners in support of expanding patient access to palliative care.

Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and families, especially during difficult conversations about prognosis and end-of-life care, working in cooperation with the family/caregiver and interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

Recognizes signs of caregiver burnout and refers family members to appropriate support services when needed.

Acts as a liaison among the care team (office staff, MDs, APPs, chaplains, social workers) to ensure coordinated, compassionate care.

Serves as an ambassador for the palliative care program, participating in community education events and building trusted relationships with local providers, facilities, and organizations to help expand access to palliative care for patients in our rural communities.

Coordinates with outside agencies to help ensure medications, DME, and services are accessible to patients and families in a timely manner.

Helps maintain an up-to-date collection of patient education materials related to palliative care, symptom management, and advance care planning, available in both print and digital formats.

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes, including utilizing resources such as CAPC.

Is a supportive, engaged team member, recognizing that palliative care work can be emotionally demanding for the whole team.

Palliative Care-Specific Training

The following will be addressed during onboarding and training (Candidates who already have these skills are a strong fit, but prior experience in these specific areas is not required):

Communication about end-of-life care and advance care planning.

Knowledge of palliative care and hospice standards.

Assisting with advance care planning, including completion of POLST and advance directives.

Dementia and end-of-life care training

Current RN license in Montana, in good standing, with at least 5 years of clinical experience preferred.

Ability to handle urgent situations calmly and compassionately.

Strong communication skills with patients, family members, and everyone involved in a patient's care, to nurture and grow relationships within the community.

In office with mostly phone communication.

With the growth of the palliative care program, the RN will be willing to provide direct patient care in settings including ALF, SNF, or homes if needed.