Registered Nurse - Per Diem

State of Montana • Billings, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! Montana Women's Prison (MSP) houses more than 200+ inmates, the majority of whom will return to their communities upon release. By contributing to their care and rehabilitation, you can make a meaningful impact that leads to lower recidivism rates and improved long-term outcomes. We invite dedicated professionals to become part of a team committed to making a difference—both within the facility and in communities across Montana. MWP offers a wide range of programs and services, including a medical facility, educational pathways from high school diplomas to university degrees, and diverse work programs that support skill development and reintegration. With more than $700 million in infrastructure projects underway across Department of Corrections facilities, we are entering a new era of modern correctional practices and technology. If you're seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. As a Registered Nurse at the Montana Women's Prison you will play a vital role in the medical management of over 200+ inmates within the infirmary unit. This position encompasses a wide scope of nursing responsibilities, including initial 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. RN’s spend considerable time walking, bending, kneeling, stretching and standing; they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Corrections Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, nurses in this position must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during physical, mental, and emotional situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being. in a correctional environment, all staff receive specific training in the areas of security and correctional procedures and there are many security measures in place. Nurses working in correctional facilities must accept that the fundamental mission of a correctional facility is first and foremost public safety and security. While the delivery of healthcare is an important component of the institutional program, it is not the primary reason that the facility exists. The employee must be able to hear clearly on a telephone and in direct contact with patients and coworkers. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an LPN or RN in that State of Montana is required.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• initial health assessments
• triage
• sick call services
• medication administration
• mental health support
• urgent and emergent care
• chronic disease management
• infection control
• quality improvement
• discharge/transition planning

Benefits

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees