Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Veterans Services

Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Veterans Services

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Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Veterans Services

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Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for 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 recruiting for a temporary, part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Post Falls.

We offer 12-hour shifts.

If you have another job or are going to school, we can work with your schedule.

Positions regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week include the full state benefit package.

• Night shift employees earn an additional 10% shift differential

Responsibilities

• Performs 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 physician's orders.
• Performs 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 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing individual or group patient education
• Work experience in a plan-of-care approach to patient care
• Experience providing work direction and orientation to other workers

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 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 Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).

Questions

Contact Shannon Forbes at  or shannon.forbesho.gov

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 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  (TTY/TTD: 711),or email ada.coordinator ho.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.

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