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On-call LPN/RN

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain

On-call LPN/RN

Great Falls, MT +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

    Assists in coordination of in-home support services to meet the needs of Hospice patients and their families. Performs introductory visits to patients and families. Will be responsible for providing nursing services consistent with high standards of performance and conduct with currently available knowledge and nursing skills acquired through completion of practical nursing program. Makes ongoing evaluation of the patient and family’s needs, including need for change in medical management to control symptoms and maintain comfort.

    • Applies assessment and crisis intervention skills.
    • Coordinates resources available to meet patient and family’s needs.
    • Reviews all processes on a yearly basis to assure those processes are current and within or exceeding guidelines.
    • Adheres to nursing conduct standards as defined by the State of Montana.
    • Completes introductory visits to explain hospice services to patients and families.
    • Works with Quality and Compliance Coordinator, physician, and Clinical Manager to ensure each referral is evaluated prior to admission to determine appropriateness.
    • Performs prescribed medical treatment, including pain management and symptom control, under direction of primary physician or Hospice Medical Director.
    • Notifies the primary hospice nurse and applicable team members of any patient who has experienced significant distress, change in status or death during the work shift.
    • Adjusts constructively and flexibly to meet the requirements of different work situations, including after hour and weekend on-call coverage as needed.
    • Coordinates ordering and maintaining hospice medical supplies, patient care supplies and equipment.
    • Assists with and completes other tasks as requested.

    Required Skills

     

    • Licensed in the State of Montana, good standing.
    • Must have knowledge of the application of diagnostic and crisis intervention skills.
    • Must have the ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations; assess patient needs; reassess continuing patient needs; communicate effectively with other health care providers.
    • Strong, effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.

    Required Experience

     

    • 3-5 years experience working with elderly or terminally ill preferred.

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

     

    • Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
    • Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
    • Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
    • Applicant must pass a background and DMV check.

     

    EASTERSEALS-GOODWILL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE & COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

     

    +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | -  Medical, Vision and other | -  401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% | | voluntary products | contribution | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | -  Paid Time Off (PTO) | -  Short Term Medical (STM) | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | -  Group Life & Long Term Disability | -  Flexible Spending + Health | | Insurance | Savings Accounts | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | -  Voluntary Term Life Insurance | -  Extensive Wellness Program | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | -  10 % Discount on ESGW Services | -  20% Discount at Goodwill Stores | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

     

    EASTERSEALS-GOODWILL IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM THE DISABLED, MINORITIES, WOMEN, AND VETERANS OF THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES. ESGW WILL NOT DISCHARGE OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT, DISCUSSED, OR DISCLOSED THEIR OWN PAY OR THE PAY OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT.

  • Qualifications

     

    • Licensed in the State of Montana, good standing.
    • Must have knowledge of the application of diagnostic and crisis intervention skills.
    • Must have the ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations; assess patient needs; reassess continuing patient needs; communicate effectively with other health care providers.
    • Strong, effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Locations
    Great Falls, MT • Butte, MT