What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice and Visiting Nurse position at Clark Fork Valley Hospital?
Position: Visiting Clinic Nurse / Hospice Nurse
Working in Home Health and Hospice is deeply rewarding for many reasons. You have the flexibility to create your own schedule, care for one patient at a time, and manage patients holistically—an approach not always possible in the fast-paced hospital bedside environment. Western Montana is beautiful and unspoiled, and the travel time between patient homes adds a refreshing balance to your day.
A customized orientation is available for nurses who are new to Home Health and Hospice nursing. We invite you to learn more about us!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Administer and manage prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and within scope of practice; notify providers as appropriate
Document patient care completely, accurately, and in a timely manner in the appropriate health record
Initiate and participate in individualized patient, resident, and family education plans
Create, manage, and implement patient care and treatment plans based on individualized needs
Demonstrate competencies within scope of practice
Follow all applicable standards related to specialty or area of work
Adhere to recognized infection control standards
Participate in departmental and hospital-wide Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
Provide oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), where applicable by law, and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited RN program
One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer