Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Partners In Home Care (PIHC), Western Montana’s leading non-profit hospice provider since 1987, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Hospice team.

In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality nursing care and coordinate home-based services for assigned patients using an interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach.

Department: Hospice

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, with evening/weekend on-call rotation as required.

_About This Job_

As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you deliver compassionate and expert Hospice Care to patients and their families during a pivotal time. You focus on enhancing the quality of life, providing comfort, and upholding dignity for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact, supporting patients through End-of-Life Care and offering essential guidance and solace to their loved ones. You serve as a vital link in a supportive care network, ensuring every patient experiences comfort and peace.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive

Hospice Care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients.

• Conducts thorough Patient Assessment to identify physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans that address specific patient goals and preferences.
• Manages and alleviates symptoms through effective Pain Management and Symptom Management strategies.
• Administers medications accurately and safely, adhering to all protocols for Medication Administration.
• Offers compassionate Bereavement Support and practical guidance to families before and after a patient's passing.
• Provides essential Family Support, educating them on patient care, comfort measures, and the dying process.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, social workers, spiritual counselors, and other healthcare professionals as part of an Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration.
• Educates patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, and available resources.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

_Required Qualifications_

Education

• Holds a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Montana.
• Possesses an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

Experience

• Demonstrates at least one year of experience in acute care, home health, hospice, or palliative care settings.
• Applies experience in providing direct patient care, including End-of-Life Care.

Knowledge/Skills

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Hospice Care principles and practices.
• Applies expertise in Pain Management and Symptom Management techniques.
• Excels in Patient Assessment and critical thinking.
• Proficiently performs

Medication Administration and understands pharmacological effects.

• Understands and provides effective Bereavement Support.
• Offers strong Family Support through empathetic communication and education.
• Engages in effective Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
• Possesses two or more years of experience specifically in hospice nursing.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and transfer patients as needed.
• Works in various home environments, which may include exposure to different environmental conditions.
• Possesses reliable transportation and maintains a valid driver's license for travel to patient homes.
• Manages emotional demands associated with providing End-of-Life Care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• * Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance!
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance - Beginning the first of the month following your start date. No months of waiting!
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and annual training budget
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks including legal services, ID protection, pet insurance, and financial wellness programs
• Deliver care where it matters most—at home
• Enjoy professional autonomy with the support of a collaborative interdisciplinary team

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families in our community.

At Partners in Home Care, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values quality, compassion, and professional growth.

_Partners In Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.__All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._