Registered Nurse -On Call

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Job Description - Registered Nurse - On Call )

Position Title:

Registered Nurse - On Call - )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Addictive Mental Disorders/Montana Chemical Dependency Center.

This position provides nursing care to ensure patients of the Montana Chemical Dependency Center are safe and healthy. Responsibilities include observing and assessing patients’ health conditions; reviewing chemical dependency history and analyzing need to detoxification including breathalyzer and other drug screenings; assigning work to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Treatment Technicians (TT); and providing guidance and training as necessary.

This is a short-term position and is not eligible for permanent status or state benefits such as sick, vacation or holiday time. Depending on hours worked this position may be eligible for state health insurance benefits. Employment is expected to last up to 90 working days per year. This position is an on-call role and does not have standard set hours.

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

• Knowledge of nursing, medications, and patients’ rights regarding medical treatment.
• Ability to consult with healthcare providers to assess, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with protected health information.
• Current Montana State Licensed RN.
• Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

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

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. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This position is open until filled with frequent review of candidates.

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:
Not Applicable

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Short Term

Variable

Standard

Variable

Yes, 5% of the Time

Butte

Department of Public Health & Human Services

Jan 21, 2026, 8:36:12 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Ongoing

Required Application Materials:
Resume

Contact Name:
Kellie L Richetti

Contact Email: kellie.

Richetti

Contact Phone:

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified in the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.