Registered Nurse -On Call

Job Description

Registered Nurse
- On Call - )

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, analyzing need to detoxification including breathalyzer and other drug screenings, assigning work to Licenses 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. Dependent on number of 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.

• Observe and assess patients’ health conditions.
• Review chemical dependency history.
• Analyze need for detoxification, including breathalyzer and other drug screenings.
• Assign work to Licenses Practical Nurses (LPN) and Treatment Technicians (TT).
• Provide guidance and training as necessary.

• 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 be willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

Short‑term position; not eligible for permanent status. May be eligible for state health insurance depending on hours. No sick, vacation or holiday time.

Resume only. Successful applicants will undergo background checks and reference checks. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information or reasonable accommodations contact DPHHS Human Resources.

• Number of Openings: 3
• Employee Status:
  Short Term
• Schedule:
  
  Variable
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Variable
• Travel:
  Yes, 5% of the Time
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Butte Agency – Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: 000 – None
• Posting Date:
  Jul 14, 2026
• Closing Date:
  Ongoing

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

Name: kellie l richetti
Email: kellie.

Richetti
Phone:

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.