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Temp Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SCNF

Idaho Division of Human Resources
  • US
    Blackfoot, Idaho, United States
  • US
    Blackfoot, Idaho, United States

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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 Idaho’s 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 1,385 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:
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (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 (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
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)
2 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 (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Employee assistance program
Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* 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 change of 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.
Learn About a Career with DHW ***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 11:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at: Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST) EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov PHONE: (208) 334-0681 EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit 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/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Blackfoot, Idaho, United States

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