Registered Nurse Sr. - RN - Veterans Services

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

Registered Nurse Senior (PRN)

Evening and Night shift employees receive an additional 5% shift differential .

Competitive Wages starting at $40.00 per hour.

Generous benefit package to include top rated retirement.

Guaranteed hours regardless of patient census!

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to fill the role of Registered Nurse Senior at our Lewiston Veterans Home. The ideal candidate for this position will supervise nursing staff and ensures standards and quality management are met. The incumbent will also provide consultation and act as a liaison with staff and health care providers.

Hiring managers are continuously considering applications for this position. Depending on your qualifications, you may be contacted shortly after your application has been submitted. Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled.

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:

• 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. Good knowledge of supervisory practices.

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

MQ 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.

Questions?

Call Amy Grijalva, HR, at 208-7503629 or email [email protected].