We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our healthcare team.
Posted Oct 5
Shift and hours
NOC shifts We also offer a shift diff of $3 an hour for NOC shifts
Unit and setting
Psych · Long Term Care geriatrics, dementia care, and hospice
License
RN license Valid license with current state licensure.valid state nursing license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
valid state nursing licenseValid license with current state licensure.
License
current RN Licensure in the State employedCurrent RN Licensure in the State employed.
Certification
CPR CertificationValid CPR Certification.
Education
graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
Also asks
ability to perform advanced nursing proceduresAbility to perform advanced nursing procedures such as IV insertion/infusion, catheterization (including Foley and suprapubic), suture removal, and wound care.
Also asks
understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniquesStrong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques.
Also asks
patient assessment skills and recognition of acute pain management needs or emergent conditionsExcellent patient assessment skills along with the ability to recognize acute pain management needs or emergent conditions.
Also asks
ability to work independently and collaborate within a healthcare teamAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within a healthcare team
Also asks
background check and drug screeningThis position requires candidates to pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Preferred
Education
BSN
Experience
six months experience in long-term care environmentSix months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Experience
geriatrics (memory care), behavioral health, and individuals with disabilities or developmental delaysExperience working with geriatrics (memory care), behavioral health patients, and individuals with disabilities or developmental delays preferred
In range for Idaho staff rolesIdaho staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $53/hr, across 142 postings.
Night differential
We also offer a shift diff of $3 an hour for NOC shiftsWe also offer a shift diff of $3 an hour for NOC shifts
Bonus
$200 a monthplus an attendance and training bonus of $200 a month!attendance and training
Extra pay
$3 an hourNOC shifts
Pay reviews
based on how many years you have had your licensePay Scale for this position: $36 - $42 an hour, based on how many years you have had your license, plus an attendance and training bonus of $200 a month!
perform patient assessmentsConduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations.
Day to day
administer medications and injectionsAdminister medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols.
Day to day
perform IV infusions, catheterizations, venipuncture, and sterile proceduresPerform IV infusions, catheterizations, venipuncture, and sterile procedures with aseptic technique.
Day to day
care for patients with complex needsProvide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, infectious diseases, or post-acute conditions.
Day to day
support discharge planning, case management, and patient educationSupport discharge planning, case management activities, and patient education tailored to individual health needs.
Day to day
maintain infection control standards and HIPAA complianceEnsure infection control standards are maintained at all times while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
Patients
patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, infectious diseases, or post-acute conditions
Pay Scale for this position: $36 - $42 an hour, based on how many years you have had your license, plus an attendance and training bonus of $200 a month! We also offer a shift diff of $3 an hour for NOC shifts
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various clinical settings, including long-term care, acute care, emergency medicine, and specialized areas such as geriatrics, dementia care, and hospice. The nurse will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care, performing assessments, administering medications, and supporting treatment plans. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values expertise in medical documentation, patient assessment, and specialized nursing procedures.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations.
Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols.
Perform IV infusions, catheterizations, venipuncture, and sterile procedures with aseptic technique.
Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, infectious diseases, or post-acute conditions.
Support discharge planning, case management activities, and patient education tailored to individual health needs.
Ensure infection control standards are maintained at all times while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
Requirements
Valid license with current state licensure.
Experience working with geriatrics (memory care), behavioral health patients, and individuals with disabilities or developmental delays preferred
Ability to perform advanced nursing procedures such as IV insertion/infusion, catheterization (including Foley and suprapubic), suture removal, and wound care.
Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques.
Excellent patient assessment skills along with the ability to recognize acute pain management needs or emergent conditions.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a healthcare team
This position requires candidates to pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Requirements
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
Licenses/Certification
Current RN Licensure in the State employed.
Valid CPR Certification.
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Neighborhoods+In-town, locals repeatedly like the pocket south of Tautphaus Park. East-side Rose Nielsen (also spelled Rose Nielson) runs from 17th Street south to Sunnyside: well-kept midcentury houses that get larger and pricier toward the south, with shopping and health-care services immediately east—useful if you work clinical shifts. West-side The Village is a more modest in-city option; Ammon’s Comore Loma (Skidmore Development) sits on 1.5- to 7-acre foothill lots with views and a higher ceiling. St. Clair Estates is named among family subdivisions that move fast. Many buyers also look at Rigby, Rexburg, and Blackfoot for cheaper houses and more space between neighbors; Idaho Falls itself has few truly wind-free pockets.
In-town, locals repeatedly like the pocket south of Tautphaus Park. East-side Rose Nielsen (also spelled Rose Nielson) runs from 17th Street south to Sunnyside: well-kept midcentury houses that get larger and pricier toward the south, with shopping and health-care services immediately east—useful if you work clinical shifts.
West-side The Village is a more modest in-city option; Ammon’s Comore Loma (Skidmore Development) sits on 1.5- to 7-acre foothill lots with views and a higher ceiling. St. Clair Estates is named among family subdivisions that move fast.
Many buyers also look at Rigby, Rexburg, and Blackfoot for cheaper houses and more space between neighbors; Idaho Falls itself has few truly wind-free pockets.
Getting around+Typical one-way commute is about 13.23 minutes, with little traffic on the interstate and most highways. With a car, most of town is 5–10 minutes away; a vehicle is strongly recommended, though Lyft, Uber, and electric scooters exist. Restaurants and shops cluster on the east side of the Snake River and are more walkable there. Rose Nielsen’s east edge is described as next to health-care services, but these sources do not name hospital campuses, parking rules, or fixed-route transit lines.
Typical one-way commute is about 13.23 minutes, with little traffic on the interstate and most highways. With a car, most of town is 5–10 minutes away; a vehicle is strongly recommended, though Lyft, Uber, and electric scooters exist.
Restaurants and shops cluster on the east side of the Snake River and are more walkable there. Rose Nielsen’s east edge is described as next to health-care services, but these sources do not name hospital campuses, parking rules, or fixed-route transit lines.
Outdoors+The Snake River runs through downtown with man-made urban falls; the paved Greenbelt/River Walk flanks both banks and links city parks for walking, jogging, and biking. Tautphaus Park and the Idaho Falls Zoo are in-town anchors. Nearby: Heise Hot Springs (hot pools, summer swim, Heise Hills Golf Course, zipline, campground), Kelly Canyon Ski Resort (ski/snowboard in winter; hike and mountain bike in warmer months), and Cress Creek Nature Trail by Ririe. Day-trip range includes Mesa Falls, Island Park, Driggs/Victor and the Tetons, Yellowstone, and Craters of the Moon. Year-round life is fishing, cycling, snowshoeing, sledding, and skating.
The Snake River runs through downtown with man-made urban falls; the paved Greenbelt/River Walk flanks both banks and links city parks for walking, jogging, and biking. Tautphaus Park and the Idaho Falls Zoo are in-town anchors.
Nearby: Heise Hot Springs (hot pools, summer swim, Heise Hills Golf Course, zipline, campground), Kelly Canyon Ski Resort (ski/snowboard in winter; hike and mountain bike in warmer months), and Cress Creek Nature Trail by Ririe. Day-trip range includes Mesa Falls, Island Park, Driggs/Victor and the Tetons, Yellowstone, and Craters of the Moon.
Year-round life is fishing, cycling, snowshoeing, sledding, and skating.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls sits on the Snake River as a compact hub of about 68,000–72,000 people (metro ~150,000) that still drives like a large town: typical commutes around 13 minutes, light highway traffic, and a car-first layout with restaurants clustered on the east bank. Its distinction is the urban waterfall and Greenbelt plus being the workaday gateway to Yellowstone, the Tetons, Heise Hot Springs, Kelly Canyon, and Craters of the Moon, with Idaho National Laboratory anchoring the regional economy. Median homes run roughly the mid-$370,000s to low-$390,000s and rents near $1,000; living costs are about 6% below the U.S. average, while Rigby, Rexburg, and Blackfoot offer more lot space for less. Families lean on Districts 91 and 93 and Tautphaus Park. Tradeoffs are real: windy, brutal winters with about 36 inches of snow, a conservative and sometimes judgmental culture that can jolt coastal movers, and a modest food scene (Lucy’s Pizza, Snake Bite, The Drawbridge) rather than urban nightlife. Summers and four-season outdoor access are why people stay.
