Nurse Practitioner - Medical

Munro Footwear Group; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 179,088,000 - 192,864,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) invites applications for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at Montana State Hospital. The position delivers direct medical care to adults with serious mental illness in an inpatient setting and provides clinical oversight of nursing staff on assigned orders.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s APRN degree, Montana APRN licensure with DEA, and 2+ years of relevant patient care experience, preferably as a Family Nurse

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree from an accredited APRN program.
• Active Montana APRN licensure with prescriptive authority and DEA number.
• Two years of patient-care experience, preferably as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care and services to patients in a clinical setting.
• Provide clinical oversight of RNs and LPNs for assigned orders.
• Adhere to professional standards and complete required documentation.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nursing

Mental health treatment

Clinical documentation

APRN supervision

Nurse practitioner

Education

Masters’ Degree APRN

Montana APRN license

DEA prescriptive authority

Job description

Job Description - Nurse Practitioner - Medical (26141637)

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital.

Montana State Hospital provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. This position is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and provides direct medical care and services to patients in a clinical or infirmary setting. This position provides clinical oversight of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in performance of Licensed Independent Practitioner assigned orders.

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.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Extensive and advanced knowledge of medical advanced practice nursing.
• Understanding of individual and team approaches to treatment and therapy for mental health illness.
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice for healthcare professionals in different disciplines, in medical clinic settings, and for the operation of a healthcare facility.
• Ability to effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to practical assessment and treatment modalities for patients.
• Ability to compose and provide information in the form of reports and complete clinical documentation.
• Masters’ Degree from an accredited APRN program as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Licensed as APRN in the State of Montana, prescriptive authority with assignment of DEA number.
• Two years of experience providing patient care preferably as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary

$64.67 - $64.67 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings: 3

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type : Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Warm Springs Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Nurses Association

Posting Dates

Posting Date: Sep 16, 2026, 8:56:22 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 1, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Resume

Contact

Contact Name : Kathleen Tarkalson | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone]

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.