Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN (PT/DAY)

Centurion Health

South Boise Women's Correctional Center

Kuna, Idaho

Posted Sep 2

Shift and hours: Days2 shifts · 26 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Correctional The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed

What it pays

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off

More benefits (7)

Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Continuing Education benefits

The role and schedule

Patients: The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.
Hours stated: 6am-7pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Weekends: Weekends required

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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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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Pay Rate Range from$30-37.50/hour, depending on years of experience

Part Time 2-13 hour Day Shift 6am-7pm (Saturday & Sunday)

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

We are currently seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at South Boise Women's Correctional Center located in Kuna, 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.

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

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more..

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What's around it?

In 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.

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

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