Registered Nurse Intern (32696, 70403, 80056)

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital (MSH). MSH is seeking passionate nursing students that want active and practical experience. MSH provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The Psychiatric Nursing Intern under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse would assist and provide support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. Other responsibilities include ensuring patient safety; acting to implement nursing and medical instruction for patients; and charting patient information as directed. Additionally, they take an active role in learning the job requirements of a Registered Nurse by shadowing, and when appropriate, assisting in tasks as directed. Will refine skills of Mileu Management and Therapeutic Communication. This incredible opportunity allows a current nursing student to further their skills and exposure to the vital and meaningful world of psychiatric care.

Requirements

• Must be within 2 semesters or less of completing an Associates and/or Bachelors degree from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Must successfully complete the psychiatric Technician Course as designed and provided by Montana State Hospital and maintain competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities through a minimum of 12 hours of provided continuing education per year.
• High School Graduation

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care with patients requiring degrees of assistance.
• Skilled in utilizing equipment necessary to perform routine nursing care and procedure.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information according to HIPPA policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Act to implement nursing and medical instruction for patients.
• Chart patient information as directed.
• Take an active role in learning the job requirements of a Registered Nurse by shadowing.
• When appropriate, assist in tasks as directed.
• Refine skills of Mileu Management and Therapeutic Communication.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree