Registered Nurse, Senior/House Supervisor - SHS

IdahoPTV; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State Hospital South (SHS) Psychiatric Treatment Facility in Blackfoot, Idaho is seeking a Registered Nurse, Senior/House Supervisor to provide leadership within a 110-bed psychiatric unit. The role focuses on supervising nursing staff, coordinating care for adults with mental health needs, and collaborating with hospital administration during critical events.

This on-site position emphasizes hands-on patient care and program oversight.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idaho.
• Experience performing nursing assessments and developing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional nursing within a specialized program.
• Communicate with Hospital Administration during critical events.
• Describe patient status to physician and implement orders for treatment.
• Oversee home health service delivery and staffing across the facility.
• Coordinate care and provide supervision for on-site nursing staff.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Nursing assessments

Education

RN license (Idaho)

Job description

Registered Nurse, Senior/House Supervisor - SHS - 26908

USA:ID:Blackfoot | Nursing | Full Time

40.00 - 40.00 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 21, 2026

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

State Hospital South (SHS) Psychiatric Treatment Facility (PTF) in Blackfoot, Idaho is seeking a Registered Nurse, Senior/House Supervisor who is caring and has a passion for helping others. SHS is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring geological sites. SHS PTF is a 110-bed psychiatric facility that provides adult mental health services. It maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. Our mission statement is to provide all persons who have a serious mental illness, including co-occurring disorders, a safe and healthy environment for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their community.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)


• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options


• Deferred compensation plan


• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children


• Short and long-term disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Wide variety of training opportunities


• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting


• Performs lead professional nursing within a specialized program with responsibility for staff or program oversight.


• Communicates with various levels of Hospital Administration during critical events.


• Describes patient status to physician and implements orders for medication and/or treatment.


• Advises maintenance staff regarding physical plant problems.


• Nursing areas of specialty include psychosocial rehabilitation, chemical dependency, home health, public health, Medicaid review, staff development, and facility administrative charge.


• Planning, conducting and organizing public/community health programs.


• Liaison and public relations support with community agencies, law enforcement, families, hospitals, and other health-care facilities


• Monitoring of staffing and scheduling throughout the facility.


• Providing and overseeing home health service delivery.


• Conducting on-site Medicaid reviews.


• Serving as administrative charge nurse for an entire facility.

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.

• Licensed as a Professional or Registered Nurse in Idaho as defined by Idaho Code 54-1408 or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418. For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ibn.idaho.gov or call [phone].


• Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans. Typically gainedby at least six months work experience.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [e-mail]
PHONE: [phone]

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.