LPN/RN

State of Montana • Billings, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join the Montana Women's Prison (MWP) team as a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. This role is crucial in providing medical management for over 200 inmates within the infirmary unit. The position involves a broad range of nursing duties including health assessments, triage, sick call services, medication administration, mental health support, urgent and emergent care, chronic disease management, infection control, quality improvement, and discharge/transition planning. MWP is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades and is committed to modern correctional practices and technology, offering a fulfilling and impactful career path. The role emphasizes the importance of public safety and security within a correctional environment, alongside the delivery of essential healthcare services.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an LPN or RN in the State of Montana.
• Ability to hear clearly on a telephone and in direct contact with patients and coworkers.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must accept that the fundamental mission of a correctional facility is first and foremost public safety and security.

Nice To Haves

• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management of over 200+ inmates within the infirmary unit.
• Conduct initial health assessments.
• Perform triage.
• Provide sick call services.
• Administer medications.
• Offer mental health support.
• Deliver urgent and emergent care.
• Manage chronic diseases.
• Implement infection control measures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate discharge and transition planning.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous State of Montana Benefits
• May qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree