Licensed Practical Nurse -part-time- LPN - Veterans Services

IdahoPTV; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

Vacation & sick leave

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays

401k & DeferredComp

Job summary

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services in Post Falls is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the State Veterans Home team. The role offers 12-hour shifts and typically 20–29 hours per week with State employee benefits.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting nurses and physicians, and teaching residents about health needs and daily self-care. Applicants must hold current LPN licensure in Idaho; night shifts include a 10% differential.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in Idaho or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and adaptable scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and observes for adverse reactions.
• Supports nursing staff and physicians in routine to complex situations.
• Observes and reports residents' health status and progress.
• Instructs residents and families on health needs and daily care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Education

LPN licensure (Idaho)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse -part-time- LPN - Veterans Services - 27035

USA:ID:POST FALLS | Nursing | Part Time Insurance and Retirement Eligible

30.00 - 32.76 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before December 15, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled;the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected

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The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Post Falls.

We offer 12-hour shifts.

If you have another job or are going to school, we can work with your schedule.

Positions regularly scheduled 20-29 hours per week include part-time State of Idaho employee benefits.

• Night shift employees earn an additional 10% shift differential

Responsibilities:

• Performs practical nursing care or assists a registered nurse or physician in routine to complex situations.
• Observes, records, and reportsresidents' treatment, care, symptoms, physical and mental condition, behavior and progress.
• Administers prescribed medications including intramuscular injections and observes for adverse reactions.
• Performs treatments including change of sterile dressings, insertion of nasal gastric tubes, catheterization and removal of sutures.
• Interviewsresidents to obtain health information and instructs and counselsresidents regarding basic health needs.
• Teachesresidents and their families the importance of proper diet, proper positioning, range-of-motion exercises, transfer techniques, and personal hygiene procedures.
• Charts administered medications, symptoms, accidents, unusual behavior, doctors' visits and observed side effects of drugs.
• Orders lab and x-ray work under physician's orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position.

Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Requires current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418.

For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ib.idaho.gov or call [phone]

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience providing individual or group patient education
• Work experience in a plan-of-care approach to patient care
• Experience providing work direction and orientation to other workers

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement .
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.

Contact Shannon Forbes at 208-415-3448 or [e-mail]

Clearance:

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.