Registered Nurse Psychiatric

The Registered Nurse at Montana State Hospital provides skilled nursing care, assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation for adult clients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. The role includes supporting and maintaining a therapeutic environment, directing and training subordinate nursing personnel, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. The position requires strong knowledge of nursing, psychopharmacology, patient rights, and effective communication skills. Candidates must hold a current Montana RN license and have relevant mental health experience. Responsibilities:

• Perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
• Provide direct nursing care to adult psychiatric patients maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Assign work, provide direction, and train subordinate nursing personnel.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and nursing care accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members.
• Utilize patient care information systems proficiently.
• Adhere to patient rights and current psychopharmacology standards.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Montana.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in mental health nursing or related psychiatric inpatient care.
• Knowledge of nursing assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with patient care information technology systems.
• BLS certification.

• Experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.
• CPI certification (if obtained).
• Additional mental health related specialties or certifications (e.g., Psych Tech, CNA, MHT, BHT).

• Shift differential may be available.
• One meal provided per shift.
• Experience in mental health, geriatric long-term care, or emergency/urgent care settings is strongly preferred.
• Must maintain compliance with Montana State Hospital policies and procedures.

• Work shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with 36 to 48 hours per week.
• Shift preferences and time off requests to be considered.
• Start date approximately 11/02/2026 through 05/01/2027.