Nurse
Whitefish, Montana
You'll give medical care to students at a residential school, from urgent care to routine health needs and medications.
- Unit and setting
- School This role works in a dynamic, fast-paced residential school environmentStudents in a residential school
- License
- RN license Active RN/LPN license in the State of MontanaActive RN or LPN license in Montana
- Term
- Permanent Full-time, On-site positionFull time, on-site
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active RN or LPN license in Montana Active RN/LPN license in the State of Montana Check your license
- Certification
- Current First Aid and CPR certification Maintain current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Also asks
- High school diploma or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 21
- Also asks
- Minimum age 21
- Also asks
- Valid Montana driver's license with a clean driving record
- Also asks
- Pass a Montana State background check Ability to pass a Montana State background check
- Also asks
- Proficient in medical terminology, charting and medication administration Proficient in medical terminology, charting, and medication administration
- Also asks
- Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
- Also asks
- CAQH profile and NPI number for credentialing CAQH profile and NPI number required for credentialing
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Montana staff postingsMontana staff postings that state pay run $25/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 219 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insurance with company contributions; PPO and HDHP options with HSA eligibilityMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- BenefitsPaid parental leave: up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees, 4 weeks for non-exemptPaid Parental Leave - Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- BenefitsCompany-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability; optional voluntary life and short-term disabilityLife & Disability Coverage - Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- Benefits401(k) with company match after an eligibility period401(k) with Company Match - Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- BenefitsPTO accrual plans and paid holidaysPTO & Holidays - Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- BenefitsFree, confidential employee assistance programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
More benefits (12)
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
- Parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
The role and schedule
- Not in this role
- Charge shifts
- Day to day
- Treating student injuries, illnesses and emergencies Provide medical evaluation and care for student injuries, illnesses, and emergencies
- Day to day
- Organizing, tracking and administering prescribed medications Organize, track, and accurately administer prescribed medications
- Day to day
- Coordinating with the psychiatrist on student medication management Coordinate with the program psychiatrist and support student medication management
- Day to day
- Communicating medical needs with parents supports communication with parents regarding medical needs
- Day to day
- Leading, training and supporting nursing staff Lead, train, and support nursing team members
- On call
- Shared on-call for emergencies only Shared on-call hours apply for emergencies only.
- Details
- Fast-paced residential school environment This role works in a dynamic, fast-paced residential school environment
The workplace
Chrysalis operates a residential school program in the Eureka/Whitefish, Montana area, serving students with medical and behavioral health needs. Nurses at Chrysalis provide urgent medical care, manage routine health needs, administer prescribed medications, and collaborate closely with a psychiatrist during…
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Registered Nurse Hourly Pay: $31.00 - $41.00, DOE. Licensed Practical Nurse Hourly Pay: $26.00 - $30.00, DOE. Full-time, On-site position.
Location: 77 Trails End Road Eureka, Montana 59917. The Nurse is responsible for providing medical support to students, including urgent medical care, management of routine health needs, and accurate administration of medications. This role works in a dynamic, fast-paced residential school environment and plays a vital part in the wellbeing of our students. The Nurse also collaborates closely with our psychiatrist during monthly student appointments, supports communication with parents regarding medical needs, and assists in training and overseeing nursing team members.
Shared on-call hours apply for emergencies only.
Responsibilities
Provide medical evaluation and care for student injuries, illnesses, and emergencies. Organize, track, and accurately administer prescribed medications. Maintain detailed medical documentation and communication with parents and providers. Participate in shared on-call rotation for urgent medical situations. Coordinate with the program psychiatrist and support student medication management. Lead, train, and support nursing team members. Foster a safe, supportive, and professional healthcare environment within the residential school setting.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 21. Valid Montana driver's license with a clean driving record. Active RN/LPN license in the State of Montana. Ability to pass a Montana State background check. Maintain current First Aid and CPR Certification.
What's around it?
Whitefish, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,354/mo
- Household income
- $73,811/yr, all local households, not nurse pay