RN Care Coordinator

RN Care Coordinator

The Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! Montana State Prison (MSP) houses more than 1,600 inmates, the majority of whom will return to their communities upon release. By contributing to their care and rehabilitation, you can make a meaningful impact that leads to lower recidivism rates and improved long-term outcomes. We invite dedicated professionals to become part of a team committed to making a difference—both within the facility and in communities across Montana. MSP offers a wide range of programs and services, including a 24-hour medical facility, educational pathways from high school diplomas to university degrees, and diverse work programs that support skill development and reintegration. With more than $700 million in infrastructure projects underway across MSP and other Department of Corrections facilities, we are entering a new era of modern correctional practices and technology. If you're seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

As a Registered Nurse at Montana State Prison, you will play a vital role in the medical management of over 1,600 inmates within a 24‑hour infirmary unit. This position supports comprehensive nursing functions, including assessments, triage, sick call, medication administration, mental health support, urgent and emergent response, chronic care management, infection control, quality improvement, and discharge planning. Coordinate daily and weekly medical transportation schedules and prioritize patient care. Maintain open communication with the medical department and off‑site clinics. Liaison with contract providers, telehealth services, and off‑site clinics. Complete chart reviews and schedule appointments, labs, and records. Educate patients before procedures and clinic visits. Facilitate informed consents and manage refusals. Review all refusals for accuracy and meet with patients who decline care. Monitor UM Queue and ensure appropriate scheduling. Provide medication‑hold education and enter pre‑op medication orders. Assist with planning post‑operative care. Work with infirmary nurses on pre‑op and post‑op admissions. Conduct chart reviews for referrals and locate ICD‑10 codes as needed. Gather off‑site reports and monitor internal clinic follow‑ups. Assist clinic staff as needed. Serve as point of contact for on‑site VA appointment scheduling.

Qualifications: The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Associate degree in Nursing. Licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Montana is required. Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits: Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Application Instructions: Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a "Relevant File". In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered. Successful applicants will be subject to: Criminal history check Child/patient/offender abuse registries Reference checks Medicaid Fraud Background Check. The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.

Notices: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position. Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.