Public Health Registered Nurse in Arco, ID

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) offers a supportive, team-centered work environment! The following values are the foundation that we build our work upon: professional, empowering, accountable, and kind!

Applications will be reviewed periodically. This position will remain open until filled.

This position is 40 hours per week

Monday-Thursday 8:00-6:00PM, off Fridays

Please Note:

We have one nurse position to fill, and it can be based in Pocatello, Arco, or American Falls. To streamline the process, you only need to apply to one location—we'll consider all applications equally, regardless of the location you apply for.

The person in this position:

Clinical Care

Performs skilled nursing services based on SIPH policies, procedures, or protocols.

Educates, counsels, and administers immunizations to client.

Coordinates and conducts offsite immunization clinics.

Educates and counsels client of STD’s, testing, and treatment.

Educates and counsels client on family planning methods, pregnancy prevention, and STD prevention.

Documents client’s vitals, findings, and assessments within the electronic medical record and signs encounter note within a timely manner.

Performs and/or orders appropriate labs, testing, medication, and treatments as requested by the provider in an accurate and timely manner.

Helps coordinate referrals to medical providers/community resources for clients as needed.

Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific client populations according to individualized needs.

Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the client’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Initiates emergency protocols when deemed necessary and appropriate (i.e.; anaphylaxis response).

Maintains confidentiality in matter related to the client, family, and clinical services staff.

Maintain patient confidentiality and protect clinic operations by abiding with HIPAA and keeping patient care information confidential.

Public Health RNs may be required to perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop/provide comprehensive patient education, and manage complex patients.

Administration

Attends, engages, and provides feedback during Clinical Service Team meetings.

Ensures any assigned contract/sub-grant deliverables are met.

Actively participates in quality improvement.

Monitors family planning, STD, and immunization inventory and communicates with CNA, Purchaser, and Clinical Services Director on discrepancies or needed items.

Follows established Idaho Immunization Program policies and protocols for maintaining immunizations in fridge, freezer, and while in transit.

Fosters and empowers a team-centric approach within CS and SIPH as a whole.

Community Resource

Conducts outreach to community partners to regularly inform about services SIPH’s provides.

Serves and educates community partners on various related health topics.

Conducts school visits, provide education, and evidenced based screenings.

Other duties as assigned.

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.

How to Apply:

Log in to your https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button.

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed above to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

Job Highlights:

Closed for state holidays

Meaningful work serving the community

Benefits:

Vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

11 paid holidays a year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - eligibility requirements apply

PERSI - Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (offers a lifetime benefit) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm

Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/

View SIPH's Extensive Benefits Package: https://siphidaho.org/_pdf/Employee-Benefits-Package.pdf

Hiring Information:

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

Hiring is done without regard to one's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, marital status or family responsibilities, disability, veteran status or diagnosis, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources at (208) 239.5203 or hr@siph.id.gov. In addition, qualifying veterans may receive preference.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Idaho Public Health!