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SalaryThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital.
The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state.
Nurse Practitioner is anAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and provides direct medical care and services to patients at Montana State Hospital facilities in a clinical or infirmary setting. This position provides clinical oversight of Registered Nurses (RN’s) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) in performance of Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) assigned orders.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- 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.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Resume
- References
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.
Montana State Hospital LinkedIn
Montana State Hospital Website
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for a statutory 4% an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
