Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SHS

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

State Hospital South SHS Patient Treatment Facility PTF in Blackfoot is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse 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. SHS PTF is a 110-bed psychiatric facility that provides adult mental health services. It maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. Our mission statement is to provide all persons who have a serious mental illness including co-occurring disorders a safe and healthy environment for growth recovery and inclusion in their community.

This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list.

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-employmentdrug 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 theNations best state retirement systemsPERSIthat offers alifetime benefit at retirement.

11paid 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

Medical vision and dental insurancebenefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax full-time30 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 andor telecommuting

Additional perks and discountsavailable through medical provider

Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF Eligibility

Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits andor State programs can be found here

httpsdhr.idaho.govStateEmployeesBenefits.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 httpibn.idaho.gov or call 208-577-2476.

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PHONE208 334-0681

EEOADAVeteran

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 TTYTTD 711 or email ada.coordinatordhr.idaho.gov.

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