Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Services

Location: Bozeman, Montana
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan and implement patient and family education.
• Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide leadership and contribute to professional development within the nursing practice.
• Integrate ethical standards and research findings into nursing care.

Work Schedule

• Primarily night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week).
• Variable schedule including weekdays and weekends.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including after-hours shifts.
• On-call availability may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient clinic settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive patient data and analyze to determine diagnoses or issues.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with expected outcomes.
• Promote health and safety in the care environment.
• Continuously improve nursing practice quality and effectiveness.
• Evaluate own nursing practice against professional standards and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Handle challenging and emotionally charged situations with tact and discretion.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., patients, equipment).
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, medications, and infectious diseases.
• Perform repetitive tasks as needed.

Additional Information

• Candidates must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered.
• The facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances.

Important Notes

• This role requires strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a busy, stressful environment.
• Flexibility and self-direction with minimal oversight are essential.