Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Division of Veterans Services – Serving America's Heroes
This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse Sr. at the State Veterans Home in Boise.
The current opening is for night shift 10:00 pm - 6:30 am.
Night shift employees receive an additional 15% shift differential!
The ideal candidate will be compassionate and motivated to provide exceptional care to our Veterans and perform lead professional nursing within a specialized program with either a staff or program oversight role; provide liaison with staff and the community.
WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:
- Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- Paid parental leave
- Eleven paid holidays a year
- Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness programs
- Robust ongoing training opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Assesses, plans, evaluates, implements and monitors resident health problems and care related issues.
- Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure all care needs are met.
- Administers medications and treatments per provider orders.
- Assigns, directs and evaluates LPN and CNA staff in care delivery on assigned shift.
Work responsibilities may involve one or more of the following areas:
- Planning, conducting, and organizing clinical training sessions for agency staff.
- Coordinating and maintaining liaison with other health agencies.
- Monitoring of staffing and scheduling throughout the facility.
- Conducting on-site Medicaid reviews.
- Serving as administrative charge nurse for an entire facility.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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
- Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans.
Clearance:
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
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/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
