Licensed Practical Nurse 2

Licensed Practical Nurse 2

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Montana Veterans' Home. The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH), located in Columbia Falls, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths, and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, treatments/procedures, administering medications, coordinating care, maintaining records, and providing nursing support to physicians. Work schedules vary by availability and may include shift differential pay.

Why Join DPHHS? Our mission at DPHHS: Serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities, whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Must be currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Montana. Physical and Environmental Demands: Work requires frequent standing and walking with some bending. Critical physical demands: lift 50 pounds rarely; lift 15-20 pounds frequently; reach forward and below frequently; push/pull 60 pounds occasionally; push/pull 10-20 pounds occasionally. Must be able to transfer residents safely and effectively. Must have adequate sight, hearing, and speech to communicate with residents. Near visual acuity to read gauges, thermometers, etc. Exposure to blood and body fluids in Classification I, II, and III, and unpleasant odors. Daily interaction with sometimes volatile and angry residents. HBV vaccination is available.

How to Apply 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 Letter of Interest (Internal Only) 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. This position is open until filled, with frequent screening of applicants.