Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Specialist
Intermountain Health · Billings, MT
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FULL-TIME
Posted Nov 3, 2026
Job Description
Join Our Compassionate Palliative Care Team!
At Intermountain Health, we believe every patient deserves considerate and dignified care, enhancing their quality of life while supporting their priorities. As a member of our Palliative Care team, you will have the unique opportunity to forge deep connections with patients and their families, making a significant impact in your community.
Why Choose to Work with Us?
• Make a Difference: Support patients and families through their challenging healthcare journeys every day.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside a diverse team of physicians, social workers, hospice teams, and specialists dedicated to patient care.
• Expand Your Skills: Enhance your clinical expertise in symptom management, advanced care planning, and comprehensive care coordination.
• Achieve Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with no routine nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Join a Supportive Culture: Become part of an environment that values compassion, belonging, and professional development.
• Experience the Community: Work in Billings, Montana, a vibrant area known for outdoor recreation and strong community connections.
• Benefit from a Comprehensive Package: Receive competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.
Your Responsibilities:
• Coordinate care and serve as a dedicated navigator for palliative care patients and their families.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment choices, and available resources.
• Assess symptoms and collaborate with providers to create effective symptom management strategies.
• Triage patient and family calls, addressing questions and care concerns promptly.
• Facilitate coordination of services across primary care, specialty care, and community resources.
• Support discussions surrounding advance care planning and necessary documentation.
• Maintain ongoing follow-up and care coordination throughout the patient’s healthcare journey.
This role is ideal for a compassionate nurse committed to holistic care, patient advocacy, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses.
What You Bring:
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for relationship building.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Dedication to high-quality patient- and family-centered care.
• Exceptional care coordination and documentation abilities.
• Capability to guide patients and families during complex healthcare processes.
• Professional accountability and sound clinical judgment.
Minimum Requirements:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice; compact license holders must transfer within 60 days.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution, with education verified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• New nurses must obtain a BSN within four years of hire.
Preferred Experience:
• Background in palliative care, hospice, oncology, primary care, or critical care nursing.
• Experience in handling chronic or serious illnesses with complex symptom management.
• Familiarity with advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions.
Please note: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date are not required to meet this qualification.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to see and read patient information accurately.
• Frequent communication with patients and care providers, requiring clear verbal interactions.
• Manual dexterity for using equipment and completing documentation using a computer.
• Capacity to lift and move patients, including bending to retrieve supplies.
• Expected to stand for extended periods and assist with patient mobility.
Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City: Billings
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is $38.37 - $57.29, based on experience. We prioritize the well-being of our caregivers and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support health, happiness, and engagement.
By applying for this role, you agree to comply with all Intermountain policies and expectations. Please note that all positions are subject to close without notice.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
At Intermountain Health, we believe every patient deserves considerate and dignified care, enhancing their quality of life while supporting their priorities. As a member of our Palliative Care team, you will have the unique opportunity to forge deep connections with patients and their families, making a significant impact in your community.
Why Choose to Work with Us?
• Make a Difference: Support patients and families through their challenging healthcare journeys every day.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside a diverse team of physicians, social workers, hospice teams, and specialists dedicated to patient care.
• Expand Your Skills: Enhance your clinical expertise in symptom management, advanced care planning, and comprehensive care coordination.
• Achieve Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with no routine nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Join a Supportive Culture: Become part of an environment that values compassion, belonging, and professional development.
• Experience the Community: Work in Billings, Montana, a vibrant area known for outdoor recreation and strong community connections.
• Benefit from a Comprehensive Package: Receive competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.
Your Responsibilities:
• Coordinate care and serve as a dedicated navigator for palliative care patients and their families.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment choices, and available resources.
• Assess symptoms and collaborate with providers to create effective symptom management strategies.
• Triage patient and family calls, addressing questions and care concerns promptly.
• Facilitate coordination of services across primary care, specialty care, and community resources.
• Support discussions surrounding advance care planning and necessary documentation.
• Maintain ongoing follow-up and care coordination throughout the patient’s healthcare journey.
This role is ideal for a compassionate nurse committed to holistic care, patient advocacy, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses.
What You Bring:
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for relationship building.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Dedication to high-quality patient- and family-centered care.
• Exceptional care coordination and documentation abilities.
• Capability to guide patients and families during complex healthcare processes.
• Professional accountability and sound clinical judgment.
Minimum Requirements:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice; compact license holders must transfer within 60 days.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution, with education verified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• New nurses must obtain a BSN within four years of hire.
Preferred Experience:
• Background in palliative care, hospice, oncology, primary care, or critical care nursing.
• Experience in handling chronic or serious illnesses with complex symptom management.
• Familiarity with advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions.
Please note: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date are not required to meet this qualification.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to see and read patient information accurately.
• Frequent communication with patients and care providers, requiring clear verbal interactions.
• Manual dexterity for using equipment and completing documentation using a computer.
• Capacity to lift and move patients, including bending to retrieve supplies.
• Expected to stand for extended periods and assist with patient mobility.
Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City: Billings
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is $38.37 - $57.29, based on experience. We prioritize the well-being of our caregivers and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support health, happiness, and engagement.
By applying for this role, you agree to comply with all Intermountain policies and expectations. Please note that all positions are subject to close without notice.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Billings
- State
- Montana
- Country
- US
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