Overview Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health (26140726) Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health (26140726) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH MONTANA STATE PRISON DEER LODGE, MT 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! Montana State Prison (MSP) houses more than 1,600 inmates, the majority of whom will return to their communities upon release. By contributing to their care and rehabilitation, you can make a meaningful impact that leads to lower recidivism rates and improved long-term outcomes. MSP offers a wide range of programs and services, including a 24-hour medical facility, educational pathways from high school diplomas to university degrees, and diverse work programs that support skill development and reintegration. With more than $700 million in infrastructure projects underway across MSP and other Department of Corrections facilities, we are entering a new era of modern correctional practices and technology. If you are seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. Responsibilities As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Montana State Prison, you will play a vital role in the medical management of over 1,600 inmates within a 24-hour infirmary unit. This position encompasses a wide scope of nursing responsibilities, including initial health assessments, triage, sick call services, medication administration, mental health support, urgent and emergent care, chronic disease management, infection control, quality improvement, and discharge/transition planning. Work with Mental Health department with scheduling, medication orders, and notes in TechCar. Charting of Mental Health changes in inmates. May help facilitate activities with inmates as needed. Qualifications The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Associate’s degree in nursing Licensed to practice as an LPN in the State of Montana Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered. Notices Successful applicants will be subject to criminal history checks and reference checks. Effective March 16, 2026, this agency 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: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; or been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, coercion, or lack of consent; or has been adjudicated to have engaged in such activity, is not qualified for this position. Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. 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. Salary Salary: 32.50 per hour. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan. Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Other Details Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift Shift: Variable Travel Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time Primary Location Primary Location: Deer Lodge Agency: Department of Corrections Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date Posting Date: Mar 11, 2026, 7:22:40 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Apr 2, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name: Paula Plattner Contact Email: paula.plattner@mt.gov Contact Phone: 406-415-6203 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 at 711. Montana 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr