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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as an Aggregate Registered Nurse at the Montana Veterans' Home.

The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH), located in Columbia Falls, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths, and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services.

Job Overview: The Montana Veterans' Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living. Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis.

This position provides nursing care to ensure veterans are safe and healthy. Other responsibilities include: 1) Assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for residents; 2) Administering prescribed medications and treatments; and 3) Providing guidance and assistance to LPNs and CNAs as necessary.

Positions and Schedule: As an aggregate employee, your schedule is varied

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS: 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 (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), 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. (If applicable)

Effective June 29, 2026, DPHHS is participating in E-Verify at this hiring location to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here: https://www.e-verify.gov

Find out more by visiting work4dphhs.com.

For a complete job description, contact Cambra Kucharski, Cambra.Kucharski@mt.gov.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Lift 50 lbs. rarely; Lift 15 - 20 lbs. frequently; Reach forward and below frequently; Push/Pull 60 lbs. occasionally; 10-20 lbs. occasionally. Dexterity for handling instruments and equipment. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Montana RN License.
• Two years of experience as an RN.
• At least one year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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
• Letter of Interest (Internal Only)

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit your application on the State of Montana Careers website.work4dphhs.com.

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 at 406-897-6084

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