What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med/Surg Unit position at Bingham Memorial Hospital?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med/Surg Unit
📍 Location: Blackfoot, ID – Bingham Healthcare
🕒 Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends (12-hour preferred)
💼 Status: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Why You’ll Love This Role
Looking for a place where you can make a real impact and grow your nursing skills? Our Med/Surg Unit is where the action happens—post-op patients, chronic conditions, and everything in between. You’ll work side-by-side with RNs, CNAs, and providers in a team nursing model, so you’re never alone. We believe in supporting LPNs including new grads and helping you build confidence from day one. Wherever your career takes you, we’ll help you get there.
Who You’ll Care For
- Adults recovering from surgery (orthopedic, general, and specialty procedures).
- Older adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, COPD, and cardiac issues.
- Occasional younger patients You’ll see a wide age range, which means every day is different and you’ll learn something new with every patient.
What You’ll Do
- Hands-on care: Take vitals, give meds, help with daily needs, and keep an eye on patient progress.
- Post-op support: Monitor surgical sites, reinforce discharge instructions, and flag any changes.
- Chart like a pro: Document in Meditech EHR (Idaho Board of Nursing standards apply).
- Team vibes: Work in a collaborative care pod with RNs, CNAs, and providers—because teamwork = better care.
Your License Matters
You’ll practice under Idaho DOPL rules for LPNs:
- Work with RNs and CNAs.
- Administer meds and treatments within Idaho scope.
- Collect and report patient data accurately.
- Support care plans and interventions.
What We’re Looking For
- Idaho LPN license (or compact license recognized by Idaho DOPL).
- New grads? Absolutely welcome.
- Strong communication, adaptability, and a patient-first mindset.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay shift differentials.
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement.
- Supportive team culture (we mean it).
Ready to Apply?
Hit Apply Now, upload your resume, and tell us your preferred shift.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome everyone. Diversity makes us stronger.