Registered Nurse - Per Diem

State of Montana • Billings, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Montana Women's Prison (MWP) in Billings, MT. This role is crucial in supporting the DOC's mission of creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment. The MWP houses over 200 inmates, and this position will contribute to their care and rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve long-term outcomes. MWP offers various programs and services, including medical care, educational opportunities, and work programs. The department is undergoing significant infrastructure improvements and adopting modern correctional practices. This is an opportunity for a fulfilling and impactful career.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Montana.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during physical, mental, and emotional situations encountered on the job without compromising health and well-being.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management for 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.
• Conduct discharge and transition planning.
• Walk, bend, kneel, stretch, and stand for considerable periods.
• Follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.
• Adhere to security and correctional procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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