Youth Residential Nurse

Idaho Youth Ranch Inc • Caldwell, ID

19h • $33 - $46

About The Position

The Youth Residential Nurse is part of the direct care team at the Idaho Youth Ranch’s Residential Center for Healing and Resilience, a 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth. The nurse helps nurture hope, healing, and resilience by advancing trauma-informed, youth-guided, and family-driven behavioral health practices. The position works three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a current, active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Idaho.
• Have a valid state-issued driver’s license, or obtain one within 15 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Have knowledge of computer and EHR systems.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring visits.
• Conduct nursing and health assessments for each youth upon admission and weekly.
• Oversee and carry out medication administration, including observing psychiatry protocols.
• Triage emergency or urgent situations, administer emergency or first aid care, and determine the appropriate level of care for clients’ health and safety.

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental care eligibility for full-time employees.
• Other voluntary benefits offerings.
• 401(k) match for all employees.
• Paid time off for all employees.
• Employee discount on purchases at the organization’s thrift stores.
• Work in a caring and compassionate environment.
• The Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program; qualifying loans may be eligible for forgiveness under specific conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed