Licensed Practical Nurse 2

State of Montana • Columbia Falls, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Montana Veterans’ Home.
The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH) located in Columbia Falls is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans' Administration certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and dietitian services.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, treatments/procedures, administering medications, coordinating care, maintaining records, and providing nursing support to physicians. Work schedules vary by availability and may include shift differential pay.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS: 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 (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), 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.
Find out more by visiting work4dphhs.com.
For a complete job description, contact Cambra Kucharski, [email protected].

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Must be currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Montana.

Responsibilities

• performing nursing assessments
• treatments/procedures
• administering medications
• coordinating care
• maintaining records
• providing nursing support to physicians

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation (15 days per year)
• sick leave (12 days per year)
• holidays (11 per year)
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed