Job Description
Registered Nurse -On Call - (26140205)
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 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.
Why Join DPHHS
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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
• 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.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• 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 experiencing preferred.
How to Apply
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
Salary: $ 49.19 - 49.19 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Retirement Plan Optional
Number of Openings: 2
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: Jan 21, 2026, 2:36:12 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: kellie l richetti | Contact Email: kellie.Richetti@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 4064445936
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Addiction Medicine
Employment Type
Temporary
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Hospital
