Registered Nurse -On Call

State of Montana•Butte, MT

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Addictive Mental Disorders/Montana Chemical Dependency Center. This position provides nursing care to ensure patients of the Montana Chemical Dependency Center are safe and healthy. Responsibilities include observing and assessing patients’ health conditions; reviewing chemical dependency history and analyzing need to detoxification including breathalyzer and other drug screenings; assigning work to Licenses Practical Nurses (LPN) and Treatment Technicians (TT); and providing guidance and training as necessary. This is a short-term position and is not eligible for permanent status or state benefits such as sick, vacation or holiday time. Dependent on number of hours worked this position may be eligible for state health insurance benefits. Employment is expected to last up to 90 working days per year. This position is an on-call role and does not have standard set hours. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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 has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Requirements

Knowledge of nursing, medications, and patients’ rights regarding medical treatment.
Ability to consult with healthcare providers to assess, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with protected health information.
Current Montana State Licensed RN.
Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.

Nice To Haves

One year of acute care experiencing preferred.

Responsibilities

observing and assessing patients’ health conditions
reviewing chemical dependency history and analyzing need to detoxification including breathalyzer and other drug screenings
assigning work to Licenses Practical Nurses (LPN) and Treatment Technicians (TT)
providing guidance and training as necessary