Nurse Practitioner - Medical

Job Description
- Nurse Practitioner
- Medical )

Position Title:

Montana State Hospital provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. This position is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and provides direct medical care and services to patients in a clinical or infirmary setting. This position provides clinical oversight of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in performance of Licensed Independent Practitioner assigned orders.

Our mission at DPHHS is 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, sick leave, and holidays, 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.

• Extensive and advanced knowledge of medical advanced practice nursing.
• Understanding of individual and team approaches to treatment and therapy for mental health illness.
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice for healthcare professionals in different disciplines, in medical clinic settings, and for the operation of a healthcare facility.
• Ability to effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to practical assessment and treatment modalities for patients.
• Ability to compose and provide information in the form of reports and complete clinical documentation.
• Masters’ Degree from an accredited APRN program as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Licensed as APRN in the State of Montana, prescriptive authority with assignment of DEA number.
• Two years of experience providing patient care preferably as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

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 screening of applicants.

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

$64.67 - $64.67 Hourly

Telework Eligibility :
Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility :
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 3

Employee Status :
Regular

Schedule :
Full-Time

Job Type :
Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Warm Springs Agency :
Department of Public Health & Human Services Union :
Montana Nurses Association

Posting Date:
Sep 16, 2026, 8:56:22 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Oct 1, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials :
Resume

Contact Name :
Kathleen Tarkalson | Contact Email : kathleen.tarkalson | 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 on 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.