Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN Shift

Kuna, Idaho

We are currently seeking a per-diem Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Idaho State Correctional Center located in Kuna/South Boise, Idaho.

Posted Sep 16

Unit and setting: main medical clinic The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.incarcerated patients
License: LPN license Idaho Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one requiredIdaho LPN license or ability to obtain one
Term: Per Diem We are currently seeking a per-diem Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Idaho State Correctional Center located in Kuna/South Boise, Idaho.

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed
License: Idaho LPN license or ability to obtain one Idaho Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required Check your license
Certification: CPR certification Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Also asks: ability to obtain security clearance including drug screen and criminal background check Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

What it pays

Pay reviews: rate depends on experience Pay Rate Range $27.00- $31.00/hour, depending on experiencedepending on experience

The role and schedule

Day to day: providing holistic nursing care within scope of practice The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.
Day to day: respond to physical and mental health needs under direction of RNs, medical, and psychiatric staff Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs.
Day to day: management of the main medical clinic This person will also be responsible for the management of the main medical clinic.

The workplace

Centurion Health

Hiring organization

Address: 14601 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Kuna, ID, 83634
Hiring contact: Question? Contact Mary Coulter at 317-912-1235 or mcoulter@teamcenturion.com

Workplace: Idaho State Correctional Center.

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Preceptors and orientation

Employer Educator role in Illinois DOC plans clinical education, nurse mentoring programs, conferences, and in-services (remote with regional travel).

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Scheduling

Examples: nights 5:30pm–6:00am three shifts/week rotating weekends; days Mon–Fri; PT Friday 1:30–10pm; RN supervisor mainly 8:00am–4:30pm with floor/admin mix. Travel RNs float across IN facilities.

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Pay Rate Range $27.00- $31.00/hour, depending on experience

PRN Shift

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction.

We are currently seeking a per-diem Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Idaho State Correctional Center located in Kuna/South Boise, Idaho.

The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs. This person will also be responsible for the management of the main medical clinic.

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

Idaho Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Corrections experience not required Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

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What's around it?

Idaho State Correctional Center · Kuna, ID

Kuna, ID

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Life in Kuna, ID

NeighborhoodsResidential life in Kuna is structured around a compact historic downtown core surrounded by rapidly growing single-family subdivisions and master-planned developments. The Valor master-planned community borders the Falcon Crest Golf Club, representing a more premium, golf-adjacent lifestyle enclave. Meanwhile, high-volume builders like CBH Homes develop subdivisions featuring modern floor plans and moderate lot sizes across the southern and western periphery. These neighborhoods offer a broad lower-to-mid pricing spectrum within Ada County, serving as a calmer, more spacious alternative to central Boise or Meridian.

Residential life in Kuna is structured around a compact historic downtown core surrounded by rapidly growing single-family subdivisions and master-planned developments. The Valor master-planned community borders the Falcon Crest Golf Club, representing a more premium, golf-adjacent lifestyle enclave.

Meanwhile, high-volume builders like CBH Homes develop subdivisions featuring modern floor plans and moderate lot sizes across the southern and western periphery. These neighborhoods offer a broad lower-to-mid pricing spectrum within Ada County, serving as a calmer, more spacious alternative to central Boise or Meridian.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: hellotreasurevalley.com Source 2: cbhhomes.com Source 3: 43re.com

Getting aroundKuna relies heavily on Highway 69 (Meridian Road) as the primary north-south arterial linking the city to Interstate 84, Meridian, and central Boise employment hubs. Healthcare workers commuting to regional medical centers in Meridian or downtown Boise face typical off-peak drives of 20 to 30 minutes, but rush-hour congestion along Highway 69 stacks up significantly around morning and evening shift changes. The lack of robust alternate arterial routes means roadwork or single-corridor delays can sharply increase travel times, requiring a car-dependent routine with planned departures.

Kuna relies heavily on Highway 69 (Meridian Road) as the primary north-south arterial linking the city to Interstate 84, Meridian, and central Boise employment hubs. Healthcare workers commuting to regional medical centers in Meridian or downtown Boise face typical off-peak drives of 20 to 30 minutes, but rush-hour congestion along Highway 69 stacks up significantly around morning and evening shift changes.

The lack of robust alternate arterial routes means roadwork or single-corridor delays can sharply increase travel times, requiring a car-dependent routine with planned departures.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: hellotreasurevalley.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Indian Creek Greenbelt and Indian Creek Park, which feature paved walking paths, playgrounds, and disc golf, as well as community gathering spots like Bernie Fisher Park. Just south of town lies the rugged high-desert landscape leading to Kuna Caves, an explorable subterranean lava tube, and Dedication Point overlook perched above the Snake River Canyon within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Golf enthusiasts also have access to the 27-hole championship layout at Falcon Crest Golf Club.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Indian Creek Greenbelt and Indian Creek Park, which feature paved walking paths, playgrounds, and disc golf, as well as community gathering spots like Bernie Fisher Park. Just south of town lies the rugged high-desert landscape leading to Kuna Caves, an explorable subterranean lava tube, and Dedication Point overlook perched above the Snake River Canyon within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.

Golf enthusiasts also have access to the 27-hole championship layout at Falcon Crest Golf Club.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 43re.com Source 2: boisemom.com Source 3: cbhhomes.com

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Living in Kuna

Positioned approximately 18 miles southwest of Boise on the high desert plains of south Ada County, Kuna offers relocating nurses a tranquil, home-centered lifestyle set against sweeping vistas of the Owyhee Mountains and Boise foothills. The community's housing landscape is heavily oriented around newer single-family subdivisions and master-planned neighborhoods like Valor, providing accessible entry points within the county compared to Boise and Meridian. Shift workers can unwind along the Indian Creek Greenbelt, play a round at Falcon Crest Golf Club, sample local wines at Indian Creek Winery, or explore the rugged cliffs of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area to the south. The primary tradeoff lies in connectivity: Highway 69 serves as the sole main conduit north toward Interstate 84 and major valley medical centers. Morning and evening rush hours frequently cause bottlenecks along this route, necessitating deliberate commute planning. For nurses seeking suburban calm, tight-knit community traditions like Kuna Days, and spacious living away from dense metro congestion, Kuna offers a peaceful retreat.

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Sources

As of 2026-07Source 1: hellotreasurevalley.com Source 2: cbhhomes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: boisemom.com

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