Youth Residential Nurse

Youth Residential Nurse

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest and largest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho's youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

How will you impact our mission? Be a part of setting a new standard for residential care for generations to come. Successful candidates will have a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of the opening of our new Residential Center for Healing and Resilience, a 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for youth, at our beautiful 258-acre Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho's Treasure Valley.

Why unite with us? Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where relationships are the foundation, where we are all committed to the same mission, where growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show compassion, where trust guides us to transparency, and above all, where joy sustains us.

What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! For full time employees, eligibility for affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings. For all employees, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few.

As a Youth Residential Nurse, you will be directly involved in nurturing the hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho as part of direct care team. This team will be advancing leading practices in trauma-informed, youth-guided and family-driven behavioral health practices.

Must haves:

• At least 21 years of age
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Idaho
• Must have valid, state-issued driver's license or obtain one within 15 days of hire, as a condition of continued employment
• Knowledge of computer and EHR systems

Preferred:

• One year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Our Registered Nurses:

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring visits
• Conduct nursing and health assessments upon admission and on a weekly basis for each youth
• Oversee and execute medication administration, including observation of psychiatry protocols
• Triage of emergency or urgent situations; administer emergency or first aid care; triage clients to determine the appropriate level of care necessary for the health and safety of the clients

This position would work 3/12s with rotating weekends.

As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.