Registered Nurse Intern (32696, 70403, 80056)

State of Montana • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Are you a nursing student looking to gain hands-on experience and enhance your nursing skills?
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.
Montana State Hospital (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.
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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have 2 semesters or less left of an accredited Bachelor Nursing Degree. This position may not exceed 6 months past graduation.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Ensuring patient safety
• Acting to implement nursing and medical instruction for patients
• Charting patient information as directed
• 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.

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees