Juvenile Corrections RN — Make a Difference in Idaho

IdahoPTV; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement system

Vacation and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave

401k and 457 plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections in Nampa is seeking a Registered Nurse to safeguard youth health and welfare within a state employment framework.

You will conduct assessments, triage needs, administer medications, document care, and coordinate services with an interdisciplinary team. Idaho RN licensure or a compact license is required, with PREA compliance.

This role offers competitive state benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Idaho’s youth.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Idaho or via the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Willing to work in a juvenile correction facility.
• Must meet federal PREA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care by assessing, triaging medical and mental health concerns, delivering treatments, responding to emergencies, and coordinating follow-up.
• Complete intake screenings and ongoing health monitoring including medical evaluations, vital signs, laboratory testing, immunizations, and chronic disease management.
• Manage medication administration and pharmacy coordination by processing orders, administering medications, maintaining controlled substance records, and ensuring inventory compliance.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and regulatory compliance through timely recordkeeping, health reporting, care coordination, discharge planning, and confidentiality.
• Coordinate healthcare services, education, and clinical operations by arranging off-site medical appointments, providing health education and staff training, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Medication administration

Education

RN license

Job description

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections in Nampa is seeking a Registered Nurse to safeguard youth health and welfare within a state employment framework.

You will conduct assessments, triage needs, administer medications, document care, and coordinate services with an interdisciplinary team. Idaho RN licensure or a compact license is required, with PREA compliance.

This role offers competitive state benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Idaho’s youth.