Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idaho or a compact state.
Good knowledge of supervisory practices.
Experience in assessing nursing practices for compliance with policies.
Experience in long-term care facilities preferred.
Ability to make oral presentations before groups.
Responsibilities
Supervise nursing staff in a long-term care facility 24/7.
Coordinate nursing services with other health-related and support services.
Select, develop, and evaluate nursing staff; ensure proper orientation.
Provide professional nursing care and delegate routine tasks to staff.
Enforce nursing practice standards and recommend policies.
Ensure completion of nursing records and counsel families on care.
Benefits
Low-cost Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Participation in the PERSI Retirement system.
Generous vacation and sick leave from day one.
Paid parental leave and eleven paid holidays annually.
Multiple retirement plans including optional 401k.
Group Life and Disability Insurance options.
Employee Assistance Program and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Wellness programs and ongoing training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse Senior-Full-Time Day Shift
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.
Benefits:
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:
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.
Questions?
Call Amy Grijalva, HR, at 208-7503629 or email amy.grijalva@veterans.idaho.gov.
