Nurse
Whitefish, Montana
- Eligibility
- RN
Posted Jul 17
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts · Precepting expected · On call
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most MT staff postings
- Also stated
- $31/hr
MT staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $50/hr, across 92 postings.
About this role
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.
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Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
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- Parental leave
- Paid holidays
Place
- City
- Whitefish, Montana
- Median rent
- $1,354/mo
- Local household income
- $73,811/yr
- State price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Montana index 94.6, where 100 is the national average.
A gateway to Glacier National Park, Whitefish pairs small-town warmth with year-round outdoor adventure. Ski Whitefish Mountain Resort in winter, paddle Flathead Lake in summer, and unwind in a compact downtown with local breweries and shops. Ideal for nurses seeking a close-knit mountain community with a strong four-season lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
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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