Description

The Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) has an opening for a temporary Registered Nurse Sr . position at the State Veterans Home in Boise.

STARTING WAGE:
$38.50 - Day Shift
$42.35 - Evening Shift (incl. shift differential)
$44.28 - Night Shift (incl. shift differential)

The employee in this position is expected to work between 20-40 hours per week.
Our shifts are 8 hours in length and include every other weekend off.

As a member of our team, real job satisfaction comes from knowing how much of a positive impact your nursing care has on the lives of elderly veterans and their families.

Night shift employees receive an additional 15% shift differential.
Evening shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential.

For the fourth year in a row our home has been ranked as one of the best nursing facilities in the State by US News and World report!
In addition, for the last three years we achieved a "Best in Class" award in the Pinnacle Quality Insight program, and we received the American Health Care Association Bronze Award.

Temporary employees work a maximum of 1,385 service hours in a twelve (12) months period.
Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.

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
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)

Hiring managers are continuously considering applications for this position. Depending on your qualifications, you may be contacted shortly after your application has been submitted.

Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.

Example of Duties

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

• Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idaho as defined by Idaho Code 54-1408 or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418, in one of the following compact states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
• Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans.

Supplemental Information

• 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.

Supplemental Questions:

• All answers to supplemental questions must be supported in the work history, resume, and/ or education portion of your application.

Clearance:

• In order to protect the safety of vulnerable adults, the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

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.