Registered Nurse 2

State of Montana • Lewistown, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Registered Nurse at the Montana Mental Health and Nursing Care Center. The Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center (MMHNCC) in Lewistown is a licensed residential facility for the long-term care and treatment of persons who have mental disorders and who require a level of care not available in the community. The Registered Nurse (RN) performs professional nursing duties to promote and maintain physical health for resident’s mental health nursing care facility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing, medications, and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of patients’ rights regarding medical treatment.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to remain calm when being confronted.
• Establish and effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Current Montana State Registered Nurse (RN) License or RN License with a Multistate privilege in a Compact State.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for residents following accepted nursing standard practices
• Writes comprehensive care plans for each resident that include problems, interventions, and measurable goals
• Serves as the Charge nurse to coordinate facility activities and provide overall management of facility in absence of supervisor

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation (15 days per year)
• sick leave (12 days per year)
• holidays (11 per year)
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed