Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Montana
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Montana
Montana state government
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as an Aggregate Licensed Practical Nurse at the Montana Veterans’ Home.
The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH), located in Columbia Falls, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths, and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, administering medications, coordinating care, maintaining records, performing treatments and procedures, and providing nursing support to physicians. Work schedules vary by availability and may include shift differential pay.
Position\: Aggregate Licensed Practical Nurse
Location\: Montana Veterans Home, 400 Veterans Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Schedule\: Variable
LPN and CNA shift differential shall be paid as follows\:
Evening Shift $1.75/hr.
Night Shift $3.00/hr.
Why Join DPHHS?
Our mission at DPHHS\: Serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's benefits package includes retirement plans, paid vacation (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency, offering a wide range of advancement opportunities, whether you are entering the workforce or have several years of experience.
Effective June 29, 2026, DPHHS is participating in E-Verify at this hiring location 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 found here\: https\://www.e-verify.gov.
For a complete job description, contact Cambra Kucharski, [email protected].
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.
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit your application on the State of Montana Careers website.work4dphhs.com.
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 at 406-897-6084
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Montana state government
The State of Montana administers statewide public programs and enforces state law for residents, businesses and communities across the state. Its agencies handle public health, transportation and natural resources, alongside licensing, tax collection and public safety. Elected executive offices, the Legislature and the courts carry out separate roles in making laws, running services and resolving legal disputes. Public programs operate through state budgets, with general revenue and dedicated funds allocated across government functions under legislative oversight. Montana became a state in 1889, and its government is headquartered in Helena, Montana.
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