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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – MED

Posting Begin Date: 2025/10/16

Posting End Date: 2025/11/13

Category: Nursing

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 21.25

Maximum Salary: 21.42

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

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

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse looking to make a real difference in your community? The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare invites you to join our dedicated team in the Bureau of Long Term Care within the Division of Medicaid. We’re looking for aLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)who is passionate about helping others live independently and with dignity. At ourCoeur d'Aleneoffice, you’ll have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise to support Idahoans in remaining safely in their homes.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work directly improves lives every single day. In this role, you will conduct in-home assessments and help participants thrive in their home environments, working closely with healthcare providers, community partners, and a supportive team that values your input. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, offering a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. Join a team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly matters—make a difference, grow with us, and thrive in your career.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

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:

+ Personal Care Services (PCS)

+ Aged & Disabled (A&D) Waiver programs You’ll travel to participants’ homes, explain available services, and complete comprehensive evaluations to help individuals access Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)—allowing them to remain in their homes rather than entering institutional care. Your assessments directly support participants with essential daily needs like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.

+ Answering questions about HCBS and supplemental services

+ Assisting with provider-related concerns

+ Clarifying service authorizations and eligibility Your guidance ensures participants receive the right care at the right time.

+ Documentation and correspondence

+ Participation in staff meetings

+ General office duties that keep operations running smoothly

+ Conducting regulatory compliance reviews through client sampling

+ Assessing clients’ health, emotional, and rehabilitative needs

+ Observing care delivery and conducting interviews to ensure services meet state and federal standards

+ Applying critical thinking and clinical judgment to evaluate care quality

+ Writing clear, concise, and legally sound reports

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.

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.