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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SHW

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/16

Posting End Date: 2025/08/10

Category: Nursing

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 23.37

Maximum Salary: 26.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Join a Dedicated Team at State Hospital West (SHW)! The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking a compassionate and motivated temporary Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) to join the team at State Hospital West (SHW) inNampa, Idaho. SHW is a 16-bed adolescent psychiatric treatment facility serving youth ages 11 to 18. Nestled between Ridgecrest and Centennial golf courses along the I-84 corridor, SHW offers a tranquil setting for healing and growth. SHW provides critical inpatient psychiatric care for Idaho adolescents experiencing the most severe and persistent mental health challenges. We work in close partnership with families and communities to help our youths transition back to successful community living. SHW is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team of some of Idaho’s top healthcare professionals. We are looking for individuals who are driven to make a meaningful difference—people who are committed to professional growth, teamwork, and making a daily impact in the lives of Idaho youths.

Hours vary between 20–30 per week, depending on patient census. Work schedule includes weekends, holidays, and day shifts.

This position also requires applicants to become certified in CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention after hire.

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare while supporting Idaho’s youth, we’d love to have you apply!

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.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ PERSI Choice 401(k)

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Wellness programs

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Provide practical nursing care and assist Registered Nurses in routine to complex situations.

+ Support patient treatment plans, with a focus on patient teaching and follow-through.

+ Care for patients who may be confused, disoriented, hostile, or aggressive.

+ Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects or changes.

+ Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of patient behaviors.

+ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and medical records.

+ Observe and report changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.

+ Collaborate with families, guardians, and community partners for treatment planning.

+ Adhere to hospital safety, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.

+ Complete required certifications in CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

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. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Requires state licensure as a Practical Nurse or state licensure as a Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact State, Idaho Code 54-1418. For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ibn.idaho.gov or call 208-577-2476.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

+ Experience in behavioral health setting.Typically gained by 6 months or more working experience in a behavioral health setting.

Learn About a Career with DHW

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

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.