Registered Nurse Per Diem (PRN)

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital
Montana State Hospital (MSH) is the only public psychiatric hospital I Montana and is eager to build an environment of dedicated and energetic PRN Registered Nurses. Our motto is “making a difference one life at a time” and by joining our team, you can apply your knowledge and skills to help make a difference in our patients lives.
A Registered Nurse (RN) at Montana State Hospital provides care and support to clients within the framework of a therapeutic environment. This position performs nursing assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluations for adult clients with serious mental illness in the facility. Responsibilities include assigning work and providing direction and training to subordinate nursing personnel. The schedule for this position is variable on an as-needed basis but will still be expected to complete the on-site MSH Orientation.
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 nursing, medications, treatment planning and patient’s rights regarding medical treatment.
• Ability to provide patient assessment and appropriate documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must contain an unencumbered Associate or Bachelor degree from an accredited nursing college or university.
• Must be currently licensed or able to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana prior to the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• performing nursing assessment
• planning interventions
• evaluations for adult clients with serious mental illness
• assigning work
• providing direction and training to subordinate nursing personnel

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees