Registered Nurse (RN) - SHW

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

This announcement will be open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered.

Come join a great team at State Hospital West (SHW). We are seeking temporary Registered Nurses at SHW located in Nampa. SHW is a 16-bed Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Hospital for adolescents between 11 and 18 years old nestled between Ridgecrest and Centennial golf courses on a picturesque piece of state property along the Nampa Interstate 84 corridor. SHW provides psychiatric inpatient treatment care for Idahos adolescent citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living and is accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

This position offers the opportunity to work with an excellent team of the top healthcare providers in Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking individuals who are driven to make an impact on their patients lives. If you are someone who wants to make a difference, share in growth and development, and know that you have made a positive impact, then our Registered Nurse - Temp position might be for you.

This position also requires applicants to become certified in CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Employees will be required to work weekends, holidays, and day shifts. This position is not eligible for telework.

Temporary positions are limited to working 1385 hours in a 12-month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work 20 hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five continuous months.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including:

• One of the nations best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment, can be used immediately after accruing, with no waiting time.
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date.
• All contributions can be pre-tax full-time (30 hours per week).
• Two voluntary supplemental retirement plans, including both pre-tax and Roth options.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical providers
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Incumbents carry out charge RN responsibilities in addition to skilled nursing. This includes:

• Providing professional nursing care and determining the need for and arranging professional consultations.
• Abiding by standards of nursing practice and unit and institution policies and procedures.
• Facilitating the completion of required nursing records.
• Performing professional nursing that may include: • Client assessment • Care plan development • Health education • Clinical activities • Case management • Direct nursing services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact (Idaho Code 54-1418). For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ib.idaho.gov or call 208-577-2476.

PLEASE NOTE

Application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below on the weekends or on holidays, and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use Chrome as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at email (dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov) or phone 208-334-0681.

EEO/ADA

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to accessibility and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact 208-334-2263 (TTY/TTYD 711) or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.