Active RN license in Montana or eligible for licensure
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in mental health
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Experience in emergency care and patient management
Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols
Willingness to participate in ongoing education and training
Responsibilities
Monitor and assess patient conditions to ensure optimal care
Communicate patient symptoms to physicians for effective treatment
Collaborate with healthcare teams to create personalized care plans
Perform routine medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
Ensure hygiene and safety standards are upheld in the facility
Provide emergency medical care and assist during surgical procedures
Benefits
Flexible shift options including day and night shifts
Opportunity to work in specialized units focusing on forensic and geriatric care
Supportive work environment fostering professional development
Access to educational workshops and conferences
Comprehensive training and supervision for nursing staff
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse
Pay rate: $70.00 per hour
Company: Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs, MT.
Shifts:
7:00 am-7:00 pm
7:00 pm -7:00 am
11:00 am- 11:00 pm
Job Description:
Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians.
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients' charts.
Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders.
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
Assist surgeons during operations.
Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
Units:
Delta Forensic Unit: The "Delta Forensic Unit" refers to a specialized unit within the Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs, Montana, focused on providing forensic mental health services. This unit serves individuals who have been involved with the legal system and are deemed to have mental health needs requiring specialized care and evaluation.
Admission Unit: The Admission Unit is the area where patients are formally admitted, transferred, or discharged. It manages the administrative and logistical aspects of a patient's entry and exit from the hospital, ensuring a smooth and organized process. This includes tasks like collecting patient information, coordinating pre-admission procedures, and maintaining bed occupancy records.
Alpha Therapeutic Unit: It's a Physiotherapy and pain management unit.
Spratt-Geri-Psych Unit: The Spratt Unit is a 60-bed unit at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana, that provides geropsychiatric and skilled nursing care to elderly patients with dementia or severe mental illness.
