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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse at Montana State Hospital provides skilled nursing care and support to adult clients within a psychiatric inpatient setting, specializing in geriatric psychiatric nursing. The role involves nursing assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation, as well as directing and training subordinate nursing personnel. The nurse maintains a therapeutic environment, administers medications, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in geriatric psychiatric nursing and hold a valid Montana RN license.
Responsibilities
Perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
Provide psychiatric nursing care focused on geriatric patients, including medication administration and treatment planning.
Maintain a therapeutic environment conducive to patient safety and recovery.
Assign work and provide direction and training to subordinate nursing staff.
Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly.
Collaborate effectively with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Utilize technology proficiently for patient care information systems.
Apply de-escalation techniques to manage patient behavior safely and effectively.
Required Skills & Certifications
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Montana (or compact license).
Minimum 2 years of experience in geriatric psychiatric nursing.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
Knowledge of nursing, medications, psychopharmacology, and treatment planning.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to perform accurate patient assessments and documentation.
Proficiency in using patient care information technology systems.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification preferred.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
Experience working in psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.
At least 1 year of travel nursing experience.
Certification in CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention).
Special Considerations
Flexible to facility scheduling and shift assignments.
Experience and skill in de-escalation techniques required.
Work environment includes geriatric psychiatric care within a state hospital setting.
Shift differential may be available.
One meal provided per shift.
Scheduling
12-hour shifts, typically from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Scheduling flexibility required to accommodate facility needs.
Shift assignments may vary based on hospital requirements.
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