Registered Nurse
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- 26142279 Requisition #
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- 12 hours ago Post Date
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital - Grasslands.
This position is located in Helena, MT at the Grasslands facility, which is an off-site facility of the Montana State Hospital. It is funded through June 30, 2027. After this date, the position may be funded permanently or may be subject to a reduction in force (RIF).
Montana State Hospital (MSH) is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana and is eager to build an environment of dedicated and energetic full-time Registered Nurses. Our motto is "making a difference one life at a time" and by joining our team, you can apply your knowledge and skills to help make a difference in our patients' lives. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our generous benefits package, hiring bonus, competitive wages, practical schedule and more!
A Registered Nurse at Montana State Hospital utilizes a "Team Nursing" approach to provide care and support to clients within the framework of a therapeutic environment. This position performs nursing assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation for adult clients with serious mental illness. Responsibilities include assigning work and providing direction and training to subordinate nursing personnel.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:
Knowledge of nursing, medications, and treatment planning.
Strong knowledge in patients' rights regarding medical treatment.
Ability to plan and implement appropriate nursing care interventions.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university degree in nursing.
- Must have an active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana, or the ability to become licensed in the State of Montana.
- Preferred experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Resume
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027.
