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Idaho Division of Human Resources Registered Nurse Senior - Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility SHS in Blackfoot, Idaho
Registered Nurse Senior - Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility SHS
Posting Begin Date: 2024/05/01
Posting End Date: 2024/06/02
Category: Nursing
Sub Category: Management
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Blackfoot, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 33.96
Maximum Salary: 38.00
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
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 is seeking aRegistered Nurse (RN), Seniorwho is caring, loving, 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.
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:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Client assessments
Care plan development
Health education
Clinical activities
Case management
Direct Nursing services
Charge nurse responsibilities
Supervision and leadership
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.
Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idahoas defined by Idaho Code 54-1408 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://ibn.idaho.gov or call (208) 577-2476.
Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care planstypically acquired by at least six months work experience.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
Considerable knowledge of nursing administration/management practices, including organizational structures and staffing; current nursing theory and trends in service delivery; and legal standards of nursing practice for all staff levels.Typically gained through at least two years of prior work experience.
Experience in researching, analyzing, and recommending changes in nursing services; developing policies and procedures; assessing compliance with nursing laws and regulations and initiating appropriate changes; supervising a professional staff; and training presentations.Typically gained through at least one year of prior work experience.
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*PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
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[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.