Registered Nurse Intern (32696, 70403, 80056)
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Overview
Job Description
Are you a nursing student looking to gain hands-on experience and enhance your nursing skills?
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.
Montana State Hospital (MSH) is seeking passionate nursing students that want active and practical experience. MSH provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The Psychiatric Nursing Intern under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse would assist and provide support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. Other responsibilities include ensuring patient safety; acting to implement nursing and medical instruction for patients; and charting patient information as directed. Additionally, they take an active role in learning the job requirements of a Registered Nurse by shadowing, and when appropriate, assisting in tasks as directed. Will refine skills of Mileu Management and Therapeutic Communication. This incredible opportunity allows a current nursing student to further their skills and exposure to the vital and meaningful world of psychiatric care.
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
Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care with patients requiring degrees of assistance.
Skilled in utilizing equipment necessary to perform routine nursing care and procedure.
Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information according to HIPPA policy and procedure.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Must be within 2 semesters or less of completing an Associates and/or Bacherlors degree from an accredited Registered Nurse prgoram.
Must successfully complete the psychiatric Technician Course as designed and provided by Montana State Hospital and maintain competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities through a minimum of 12 hours of provided continuing education per year.
High School Graduation
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.
Cover Letter
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.
Additional Information
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants
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