State of Montana·Butte, Montana
Provide nursing care to ensure the safety and health of patients at the Montana Chemical Dependency Center. Responsibilities include assessing health conditions, analyzing detoxification needs, and supervising LPNs and Treatment Technicians.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Addictive Mental Disorders/Montana Chemical Dependency Center.
This position provides nursing care to ensure patients of the Montana Chemical Dependency Center are safe and healthy.
Responsibilities include observing and assessing patients’ health conditions; reviewing chemical dependency history and analyzing need to detoxification including breathalyzer and other drug screenings; assigning work to Licenses Practical Nurses (LPN) and Treatment Technicians (TT); and providing guidance and training as necessary.
This is a short-term position and is not eligible for permanent status or state benefits such as sick, vacation or holiday time.
Dependent on number of hours worked this position may be eligible for state health insurance benefits.
Employment is expected to last up to 90 working days per year.
This position is an on-call role and does not have standard set hours.
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.
for this Career Opportunity Knowledge of nursing, medications, and patients’ rights regarding medical treatment. Ability to consult with healthcare providers to assess, implement or evaluate patient care plans. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with protected health information. Meet minimum qualifications: Current Montana State Licensed RN. Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card. One year of acute care experiencing preferred.
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 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. This position is open until filled with frequent review of candidates.
Must be a current Montana State Licensed RN with a valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification. One year of acute care experience is preferred.
Market context
In Montana, nursing roles such as LPNs are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and rural care settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for current Montana licensure, relevant experience or strong new-graduate preparation, and a commitment to ongoing education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Montana LPN license status and tailor your application to any setting-specific experience.
