Nursing Aide

Job Description - Nursing Aide )

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) 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!

The Rehabilitation and Enterprises Division plays a critical role in Montana’s correctional system — supporting the physical and mental well‑being of inmates, providing education and job‑readiness programs, guiding community reintegration, and offering trauma‑informed services to victims. This is work with purpose, and we’re looking for people who are ready to make a difference.

As a Nursing Aide in our 24/7 Infirmary Unit, you’ll be at the heart of clinical care inside a secure facility. The unit features 13 inpatient beds and supports more than 1,400 inmates, offering a uniquely dynamic and meaningful healthcare environment. In this role you will:

Deliver hands‑on patient care and support medical case management across the facility.

Perform medical screenings, triage, daily sick call, medication administration, and chronic care support.

Provide education, counseling, and assistance with daily living activities.

Maintain safety and security within a structured, team‑oriented environment.

Help stabilize and support inmates so they can successfully reintegrate into the general population or the community.

This is not your typical Nursing Aide role — it’s purpose‑driven care in a challenging, highly rewarding setting.

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1‑2 years of job‑related experience.

May be certified in Basic Life Safety.

Graduation from a Nursing Training Program is preferred but not required.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Criminal history check

Reference checks

$26.41 - 26.41 Hourly Telework Eligibility :
Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility :
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

2

Regular

Full-Time

Standard

Variable

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Deer Lodge Agency :
Department of Corrections Union :
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Oct 16, 2026, 3:17:36 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :
Oct 31, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials :
Cover Letter, Resume

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.

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.

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. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .