Registered Nurse Manager - Veterans Services

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a Registered Nurse Manager at the State Veterans Home in Boise.

IDVS is dedicated to providing exceptional care to those who have served us!

As the RN Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident care, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• 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
• Paid parental leave
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness programs
• Robust ongoing training opportunities
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)

Responsibilities:

• Function as 24-hour supervisor in a long-term care facility.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary staffing and coordinates nursing service activities with other health-related, therapeutic and support services. 
• Selects, develops, and evaluates staff. Orients staff on institution/unit policies and procedures and schedules nursing staff to ensure 24-hour coverage. 
• Provides professional nursing care, determines and coordinates appropriate consultations, and delegates routine nursing tasks to staff. 
• Enforces standards of nursing practice and recommends unit and institution policies and procedures. 
• Ensures completion of required nursing records. Counsels with relatives regarding residents' health, status, and care provided, and explains risks and benefits of patient treatment regimes.

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. 

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418. 

For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ib.idaho.gov or call (208) 577-247

• Good knowledge of supervisory practices

• Experience: Assessing nursing practices for compliance with policies and procedures and recommending appropriate actions 

Minimum Qualifications Specialties:

Some positions require experience: 

• Making oral presentations before groups; providing senior level nursing services in public or home health, hospital, or institution; or working in a long-term care facility with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process

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.

 *Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.