Registered Nurse 2

Water Resources Office; Lewistown (MT); On-site; USD 60,246 - 85,806; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

PSLF program

Work/life balance

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents at the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center in Lewistown. The RN will assess, plan, implement and document care, and help manage daily facility operations in the absence of supervision.

Responsibilities include writing care plans with measurable goals, coordinating with the team, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or multi-state privilege in a Compact State.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for residents per nursing standards.
• Write comprehensive care plans with problems, interventions and measurable goals.
• Serve as charge nurse coordinating facility activities in supervisor's absence.
• Work schedules vary by availability and may include shift differential pay.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication knowledge

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse 2 (26141750)

Position Title: Registered Nurse 2 - (26141750)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Registered Nurse at the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center (MMHNCC) in Lewistown, 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 residents in this mental health nursing care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for residents following accepted nursing standard practices.
• Write comprehensive care plans for each resident that include problems, interventions, and measurable goals.
• Serve as the charge nurse to coordinate facility activities and provide overall management of the facility in the absence of the supervisor.
• Work schedules vary by availability and may include shift differential pay.

Qualifications

• 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 confronted.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Montana State Registered Nurse (RN) license or RN license with a Multistate privilege in a Compact State.
• Preferred: Two years of professional nursing experience.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation (15 days per year).
• Sick leave (12 days per year).
• Holidays (11 per year).
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Work/life balance.

Salary

Hourly rate: $53.01

Sign‑on bonus: Eligible for up to $7,500.

Hiring Information

Open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Equal Opportunity

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources.