RN Care Coordinator

State of Montana • Deer Lodge, MT

2d • 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 State Prison (MSP) houses more than 1,600 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.
MSP offers a wide range of programs and services, including a 24-hour 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 MSP and other 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 Montana State Prison, you will play a vital role in the medical management of over 1,600 inmates within a 24‑hour infirmary unit. This position supports comprehensive nursing functions, including assessments, triage, sick call, medication administration, mental health support, urgent and emergent response, chronic care management, infection control, quality improvement, and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Montana is required.
• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks
• Medicaid Fraud Background Check

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and weekly medical transportation schedules and prioritize patient care.
• Maintain open communication with the medical department and off‑site clinics.
• Liaison with contract providers, telehealth services, and off‑site clinics.
• Complete chart reviews and schedule appointments, labs, and records.
• Educate patients before procedures and clinic visits.
• Facilitate informed consents and manage refusals.
• Review all refusals for accuracy and meet with patients who decline care.
• Monitor UM Queue and ensure appropriate scheduling.
• Provide medication‑hold education and enter pre‑op medication orders.
• Assist with planning post‑operative care.
• Work with infirmary nurses on pre‑op and post‑op admissions.
• Conduct chart reviews for referrals and locate ICD‑10 codes as needed.
• Gather off‑site reports and monitor internal clinic follow‑ups.
• Assist clinic staff as needed.
• Serve as point of contact for on‑site VA appointment scheduling.

Benefits

• 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

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