Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), DJC

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Are you a gifted Licensed Practical Nurse AND interested in making a difference in the lives of Idaho's youth while taking advantage of great State of Idaho employment benefits? If yes, then this is the position for you! The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Juvenile Corrections Facility in beautiful Nampa, Idaho.

This position provides practical nursing services and medical care for juveniles including evaluating, treating and referring juveniles’ medical needs, dispensing medication, arranging for ancillary medical services, maintaining medical records and reports and educating juveniles and staff regarding health care issues and disease prevention.

This position is a PM Shift role with the possibility of working the hours of 12:00PM- 10:00PM or 2:00PM- 10:00PM

To learn more about Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections- Nampa facility visit our website: IDJC 

Responsibilities:

• Provide practical nursing care, health instruction, and charting and record keeping as it pertains to Licensed Practical Nursing described in the Nurse Practice Act, Idaho Code 54-1407. Some incumbents will be required to travel to assigned clinic locations and to provide patient transportation using state vehicles.
• Administers prescribed medications and injections, observe for adverse reactions. 
• Interviews Juveniles to obtain health information and instructs and counsels residents regarding basic health needs. 
• Provides basic health education to juveniles and employees on health care issues and disease prevention. 
• This position works in a 24/7 facility and may work rotating shifts. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the state of Idaho or state licensure as a Practical 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 
• Willing to work in a juvenile correction facility.
• Must meet federal PREA requirements. 

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following -

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement system
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education 
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities 
• Potential flexible work schedule 

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), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID
83720-0285

EMAIL:
[email protected]