Lead Nurse

Alternatives, Inc.•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Alternatives nursing team, led by an experienced Nursing Supervisor. You will join a team of diverse medical professionals who work collaboratively to bring our residents’ daily care and compassion into our facilities. If you have a passion for helping others and believe in the Alternatives mission, this is the perfect place for you! As a Lead Nurse for Alternatives, you will support residents in our Passages and Alpha House programs with their medical needs and questions. You will also be second in command to the Nursing Supervisor of Alternatives, assisting in site oversight and direction as needed. If you have nursing experience and leadership abilities, this would be a great opportunity to join our team!

Requirements

Accredited RN education and current Montana licensure.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a federal workplace drug screen and background check.
Ability to relate to offenders; previous corrections experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Leadership skills and experience.
Mental health experience.

Responsibilities

Assisting Nursing Supervisor with oversight of team and answering questions, assisting in training as needed.
Providing guidance to other team members.
Obtaining, reviewing, and storing accurate medical files and records, including obtaining medical records from other institutions as needed.
Upholding strict HIPAA and agency policy requirements to ensure the privacy of our residents.
Following up with residents who have suffered accidents or injuries.
Managing special diets and related issues in cooperation with food services.
Assisting offenders in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes.
Providing first aid as needed.
Completing all requirements for the Department of Corrections, including preparing medical transfer sheets and ensuring transfer medications for residents moving to another facility.

Benefits

Medical: Employer pays $532.23 toward employee coverage. Additional plans for children and family are available at employee cost.
Dental: Employer pays 100% of employee-only coverage. Affordable coverage for children and families is available at employee cost.
Vision: Affordable plans are available for employees, children, and families at a low cost.
Life Insurance: The agency provides a $25,000 coverage plan for all benefit-eligible employees. Additional employee-paid supplemental plans available.
Short-and-Long-term Disability: 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.
401k/Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for 401k contributions after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked. Employer profit sharing is eligible annually, based on board approval.
AFLAC: Supplemental plans are available to employees and their families at employee cost.
PTO Accrual: Start accruing PTO from your first paycheck. Full-time (40-hour) employees with 0-2 years of employment accrue 4.65 hours per pay period, totaling 15 days a year.
Increased Accrual with Tenure: Accrual rates increase at 3 years, 5 years, and every subsequent 5-year mark, up to 25+ years.
Paid Holidays Full-Time Employees: Enjoy 11 paid holidays. Part-Time Employees: Employees working 20-30 hours per week also receive paid holidays on a pro rata basis.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Alternatives is a PSLF-approved employer, so you can get your student loans forgiven by working for a non-profit.
Scholarship Program: Subject to eligibility requirements as well as program availability and continued funding level.
Birthday Lunch: Celebrate your birthday with a $15.00 lunch allowance! It's a great chance to enjoy a meal with coworkers and meet other team members you might not see regularly.
Career Growth: We love to promote from within! Many of our team members have grown into new roles, and we have impressive longevity in our staff. Our CEO has been with us for over 40 years, and many others have been here for 10+ years.