Registered Nurse, Senior - SWITC Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/18 Posting End Date: 2025/08/17 Category: Nursing Work Type: Full Time Location: Nampa, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 37.45 Maximum Salary: 37.45 Pay Rate Type: Hourly 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. Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) inNampais seeking aRegistered Nurse Senior. If you are someone who wants to lead a team that makes a positive impact on our clients, then our position might be for you! Nurses at SWITC provide care for ambulatory individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and behavioral health. SWITC nurses never perform any general health maintenances or activities of daily living. Patient ratio assignments are extremely low with the focus on medication management and assessments. SWITC is a 24-hour facility, and our mission is to support individuals in crisis to become stable, develop skills, and to successfully transition to the community. We employ over 100 professionals and work together to meet our mission for each client who comes to SWITC. Integrity, high quality customer service, and compassion are core values that will lead to success at SWITC and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. You will work at one of Idaho's historic landmarks, the Idaho State Sanitarium Administration building, that was built in the early 1900's and is surrounded by acres of open space with beautiful gardens, wildlife, and walking paths for our employees to enjoy. Discover the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center: A Campus Overview If you have previously applied for Registered Nurse Senior and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. 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: We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. + 11 paid holidays + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) + Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) + Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week) + 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 + Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) + Employee assistance program Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: + Provide direct supervision to a team of nurses, supporting clinical practice, professional development, and operational efficiency. + Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff to ensure effective patient care. + Act as a resource for managing complex cases and making urgent clinical decisions. + Ensure quality, safety, and continuity of care across the clinical unit. + Assign patient care responsibilities and adjust staffing assignments as needed. + Support daily operations through coordination of shift huddles and hand-off communications. + Monitor workload balance among staff and assist in resolving workflow-related concerns. + Provide direct supervision including coaching, feedback, and ongoing support to team members. + Identify staff development needs, address concerns, and collaborate on performance improvement plans. + Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations for all classified direct reports. 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 (208) 577-2476. + Experience performing nursing assessments and developing and implementing nursing care plans. Typically gained by at least six months work experience. ***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. 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: [email protected] PHONE: (208) 334-0681 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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.