Hospice/Palliative Medicine RN

SUMMARY:

* Job Title: Hospice/Palliative Medicine RN
* Profession: Registered Nurse
* Specialty: RN - Hospice/Palliative Medicine
* Job Type: Contract / Travel
* Location: Missoula, MT
* Start Date: Jun 26, 2026
* Duration: 13 weeks
* Shift: Not Specified
* Rate: $2,280/40 hours

REQUIREMENTS:

* a current RN license in the State of Montana (BSN preferred)
* a valid driver’s license
* appropriate auto insurance
* reliable transportation
* 2 years of recent acute care, home care, or hospice experience including such clinical skills as venipuncture, catheterization, wound care and/or parenteral therapy preferred
* 2+ years of experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provides skilled nursing and coordinates care to patients and family members in a residential setting through a team approach and based upon systematic evaluation as authorized by a physician.
* Observes, assesses, evaluates, and plans interventions in relation to patients’ physical and psychosocial statuses, including changes in condition and/or reactions to treatments or medications for the duration of contact with patients.
* Oversees care provided by Home Health/Hospice Aides and CNAs to assigned patients and evaluates compliance with plan of care.
* Assure continuity of care through effective communication, information exchange and case conferences with other disciplines, community health, support and social agencies.
* Provides quality care and appropriate symptom management for positive clinical outcomes and promotes optimal health and quality of life through teaching, counseling, appropriate interventions and referrals.
* Maintains accurate, current and complete patient records in accordance with Agency standards and OASIS requirements as well as knowledge of current reimbursement rules and regulations.
* Participates in team scheduling coordination and “on-call” rotation schedule as necessary to meet patient care needs by assessing and evaluating patient needs via telephone and advising or making home visits as required.
* Participates in quality improvement activities and attends in-service training as assigned.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.