Ho-Chunk, Inc.·Ravalli County, Montana
The Registered Nurse provides primary health care, emergency treatment, and chronic disease management for youth in a Job Corps center. Responsibilities include conducting health evaluations, managing medical records, and collaborating with mental health counselors for student wellness.
Summary SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) provides essential primary health care to financially disadvantaged youth (ages 16–24) within a Job Corps center setting.
The role focuses on helping students become responsible, productive citizens by managing their physical and emotional health needs, with a goal of maintaining high student satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Care: Administers primary care for illnesses, injuries, and dental or mental health problems.
Sick Call: Holds regularly scheduled sick-call to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of minor illnesses in accordance with authorized physician standing orders.
Student Assessments: Completes cursory health evaluations (health history, vitals, and lab testing) for new students within their first 48 hours on center.
Emergency & Chronic Care: Provides primary care for trauma and emergency cases, while also managing chronic health problems.
Case Management: Collaborates with the Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and medical providers to monitor and manage students on psychotropic or chronic medications.
Makes recommendations for referrals to private physicians, dentists, and community resources based on student needs and coordinates necessary follow-up care.
Compliance &
Audits: Prepares the wellness center for Program Compliance Assessments (PCA) and conducts internal record and chart audits.
Includes two 15-minute breaks and a non-paid 30-minute lunch for an eight-hour day.
Required hours may vary based on the center’s student population, which ranges from 100 to over 300 students.
Trapper Creek Facility - 5139 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Travel outside of the daily commute is generally not expected.
Clearance/License
Requirements
License: Must have an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license to practice in the state where services are provided.
Must agree to a criminal background check and drug testing as a prerequisite for contract performance. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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VALUES: Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence AAP/EEO Statement Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being posted in anticipation of award of a federal contract. Employment is contingent upon Flatwater Group being awarded the contract and meeting all requirements set forth by the contracting agency. Candidates are encouraged to apply and may be contacted for further evaluation as part of the proposal process. HCAIJ
Candidates must have an ADN or BSN and a current Montana State or multistate compact RN license. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of professional nursing experience and BLS/CPR certification are required.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Montana often reflect steady demand in long-term care settings, where facilities need licensed nurses who can manage resident care and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with long-term care experience and current state RN licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your Montana license status and highlight any long-term care experience in your application.
