RN SENIOR- TEMP

Description

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes

Competitive starting wage of $39.00!

 

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse Sr. at the State Veterans Home in Lewiston. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and motivated to provide exceptional care to our Veterans and perform lead professional nursing within a specialized program with either a staff or program oversight role; provide liaison with staff and the community. This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours or less per week and not eligible for benefits. Temporary Appointments are not to exceed 1,385 hours in a 12-month period.  

Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, evaluates, implements and monitors resident health problems and care related issues.
• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure all care needs are met.
• Administers medications and treatments per provider orders.
• Assigns, directs and evaluates LPN and CNA staff in care delivery on assigned shift.

Work responsibilities may involve one or more of the following areas:

• Planning, conducting, and organizing clinical training sessions for agency staff.
• Coordinating and maintaining liaison with other health agencies.
• Monitoring of staffing and scheduling throughout the facility.
• Conducting on-site Medicaid reviews.
• Serving as administrative charge nurse for an entire facility.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idaho as defined by Idaho Code 54-1408
• Or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418, in one of the following compact states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
• Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans.

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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), [email protected].

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.