LVN - Full Time - Veteran

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) has an opening for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise.
The ideal candidate in this role will perform practical nursing care or assist a Registered Nurse or Physician in a long-term care facility setting.

We guarantee hours to full- time employees regardless of census.
Night shift employees earn an additional 15% shift differential.
Evening shift employees earn an additional 10% shift differential.
Performs practical nursing care or assists a registered nurse or physician in routine to complex situations.
Observes, records, and reports residents' treatment, care, symptoms, physical and mental condition, behavior and progress.
Interviews residents to obtain health information and instructs and counsels residents regarding basic health needs.
Teaches residents 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.
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 or call View phone number on click.appcast.io

Work experience in a plan-of-care approach to patient care
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.
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.
Robust ongoing training opportunities.
View email address on click.appcast.io 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. 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.