State Hospital North (SHN) in
Orofino is seeking applicants for a
Registered Nurse Senior. Nurses provide psychiatric inpatient treatment care for Idaho's adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. This position will supervise Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians; this position will work closely with the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing Services to implement and communicate State Hospital North directives.
This position at SHN is eligible for a geographical conditional merit of $2.00 on top of the base rate of $40.00 for a total of $42.00 per hour.This position is not eligible for telework.This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list.
BENEFITS:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
- 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
- Deferred compensation plan
- Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wide variety of training opportunities
- Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
- Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Employee assistance program
Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Performs lead professional nursing within a specialized program with responsibility for staff or program oversight.
- Serves as administrative charge nurse for an entire facility, with on-call backup.
- Monitors staffing and scheduling throughout the facility.
- Provides and oversees safe patient care delivery.
- Provides orientation and growth directed assistance with new employees and mentors/coaches staff as needed.
- Supervise and manage employees' performance and training.
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.
- 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.For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ibn.idaho.gov or call [redacted].
- Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans. Typically gained by at least six months work experience.
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