Temp Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SCNF

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.

State Hospital South SHS - Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility located in Blackfoot is seeking a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse LPN who is caring and has a passion for helping others. SHS is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks, with abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring geological sites.

State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idahos adult 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.

State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. The 42 skilled nursing beds in the Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility offer services to consumers with a history of behavioral or psychiatric illness.

This announcement may be used to fill full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. 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 twenty 20 hours or more per week, and the term of employment is expected to exceed five 5 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 but not limited to:

• 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). • A 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

Performs practical nursing care or assists a registered nurse or physician in routine to complex situations in clinics, private homes, or state institutions. Observes records and reports patients treatment, care, symptoms, physical and mental condition, behavior, and progress. Administers prescribed medications, including intramuscular injections, and observes for adverse reactions. Performs treatments, including changing sterile dressings, insertion of nasal, gastric tubes, catheterizations, and removal of sutures. Interviews patients to obtain health information and instructs and counsels patients regarding basic health needs. Teaches patients and their families the importance of proper diet, proper positioning, range-of-motion exercises, transfer techniques, and personal hygiene procedures. Charts administered medications, symptoms, accidents, unusual behavior, doctors visits, and observed side effects of drugs. Orders lab and x-ray work under physicians orders.

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 state licensure as a Practical Nurse or state licensure as a Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, State Idaho Code 54-1418.

For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ibn.idaho.gov or call 208-577-2476.

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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 access 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.coordinatordhr.idaho.gov.

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