State of Idaho OpportunityDivision of Veterans Services - Caring for Americas HeroesThis position will remain open until filledthe posting will be taken down once a candidate is selectedThe Idaho Division of Veterans Services IDVS is recruiting for a temporary part-time up to 24 hours per week Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Boise.We offer 8-hour shifts and have primarily openings on our evening and night shift.If you are an LPN looking for one two or three shifts per week we can work with your schedule.Positions regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week include the full state benefit package.Evening shift employees earn an additional 10 shift differentialNight shift employees earn an additional 15 shift differentialResponsibilitiesPerforms practical nursing care or assists a registered nurse or physician in routine to complex situations.Observes records and reportsresidents 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 catheterization and removal of sutures.Interviewsresidents to obtain health information and instructs and counselsresidents regarding basic health needs.Teachesresidents 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.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsYou 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 Licensed Practical Nurse or state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact Idaho Code 54-1418.For licensure information please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at httpib.idaho.gov or call 208 577-2476 Desirable Qualifications Experience providing individual or group patient educationWork experience in a plan-of-care approach to patient careExperience providing work direction and orientation to other workersWE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPAREExcellent low-cost Health Dental and Vision insurance.Participation in one of the nations best state retirement systems PERSIRetirement.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 plan.Group Life InsuranceDisability InsuranceSupplemental Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Program.Flexible Spending Accounts.Wellness programs.Robust ongoing training opportunities.Benefits Summary Download PDF reader.ClearanceThe Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment. 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 711or email ada.coordinatordhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.