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State of Montana Psychiatric Nurse in Deer Lodge, Montana
* *PSYCHIATRIC NURSE MENTAL HEALTH BUREAU - MONTANA STATE PRISON DEER LODGE, MT * * MISSION - *Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! *JOB OVERVIEW – *The mission statement of the mental health department at Montana State Prison is to “deliver evidence-based services to meet the needs of incarcerated men who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness, acute emotional disturbances, and to prevent suicide and self-harm.” The psychiatric nurse position in the Montana State Prison mental health department will provide assistance and support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. This position performs nursing assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation for adult clients in the facility. Responsibilities include assigning work and providing direction and training to subordinate nursing personnel. * Patients need round-the-clock care; therefore, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility and specialty, if applicable. * RN spend considerable time walking, bending, kneeling, stretching and standing; they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. * Corrections Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, nurses in this position must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during physical, mental, and emotional situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being. * In a correctional environment, all staff receive specific training in the areas of security and correctional procedures and there are many security measures in place. Nurses working in correctional facilities must accept that the fundamental mission of a correctional facility is first and foremost public safety and security. While the delivery of healthcare is an important component of the institutional program, it is not the primary reason that the facility exists. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. * The employee must be able to hear clearly on a telephone and in direct contact with patients and coworkers. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. *REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS /Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered./ * State of Montana Application * Resume * References Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT. If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. BENEFITS Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! NOTICES Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - * Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage if sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position. *Tobacco Free - *Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited. *The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation). PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS* * Knowledge of nursing, medications, and treatment planning. * Knowledge of patient’s rights regarding medical treatment. * Knowledge of current psychopharmacology. * Skill in the use of the basic instruments and equipment of the nursing profession. * Ability to plan and implement appropriate nursing care interventions. * Ability to perform accurate and thorough work. * Ability to provide patient assessment and appropriate documentation. * Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. * Ability to analyze, assemble, and organize information. * Ability to proficiently utilize technology related to patient care information systems. *MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university degree in nursing. * Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana. * Preferred experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs. * Training assignments will be considered for nurses that do not have psychiatric nursing experience. Title: Psychiatric Nurse Location: Deer Lodge Requisition ID: 24142448