Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SHS

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS NOTICE: Due to a recent system improvement, if you have previously applied for a position with the State of Idaho, select Reset/Forgot Password and follow the prompts to access your account. For additional assistance, refer to the Candidate Guide located under Candidate Resources on the State of Idaho Careers page. State Hospital South (SHS) Patient Treatment Facility (PTF) in Blackfoot is seeking part time temporary Licensed Practical Nurses who are caring and have 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. SHS PTF is a 110-bed psychiatric facility that provides adult mental health services. It maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. Our mission statement is to provide all persons who have a serious mental illness, including co-occurring disorders, a safe and healthy environment for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their community. This position is a non-classified position and exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This announcement may be used to fill full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. Temporary positions are limited to working 1,385 hours in a 12-month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work twenty (20) hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five (5) continuous months. This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list. 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: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. 11 paid holidays Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) Paid parental leave Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week) 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options Deferred compensation plan Life insurance for self, spouse, and children Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Wide variety of training opportunities Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility Employee assistance program Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Performs practical nursing care or assists a registered nurse or physician in routine to complex situations in clinics, private homes, or state institutions. Observes, records, and reports patients' 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, catheterizations, and removal of sutures. Interviews patients to obtain health information and instructs and counsels patients regarding basic health needs. Teaches patients 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. 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. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below. Requires state licensure as a Practical Nurse or state licensure as a Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact State, Idaho Code 54-1418. For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Learn About a Career with DHW PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 11:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at: Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. 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