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Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st Shift

State of Kansas

Cowley County, KS

You'll be the Nurse in Charge of a neighborhood for your tour of duty.

Posted Sep 15

Shift and hours
6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., set schedule Work Schedule: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Set Schedule w/every other weekend off
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
LPN license License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of KansasKansas LPN license
Term
Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Kansas LPN license License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Kansas Check your license
Experience
6 months practical nursing experience Six (6) months of experience in practical nursing
Also asks
no criminal conviction that prevents employment at the Kansas Veterans Home Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans Home.
Also asks
drug screen passed within 24 hours of job offer Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position.
Also asks
valid Kansas tax clearance within 10 days of job offer Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.
Also asks
pass a criminal background screening Pass a criminal background screening.

Preferred

Experience
2 years nursing field experience Two (2) years of experience in the nursing field.
Experience
6 months geriatric experience Six (6) months of experience working with a geriatric population.
Also asks
excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Also asks
helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients A helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
Also asks
positive work history in the medical field A positive work history in the medical field.

What it pays

Pay reviews
pay varies with education, experience or qualifications Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical, mental, dental and vision coverageComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Benefitssick and vacation leaveSick & Vacation leave
  • Benefitsparental, military, jury and funeral leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Benefitspaid state holidaysPaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Benefitsfitness centers in select locationsFitness Centers in select locations
  • Benefitsemployee discounts through the STAR ProgramEmployee discounts with the STAR Program
More benefits (11)
  • Benefitsretirement and deferred compensation programsRetirement and deferred compensation programs
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Military leave
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Bereavement leave
  • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, and vision coverage
  • Work-life balance programs (parental, military, jury, funeral leave)

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses Assist with training and orientation of LPN and CMA/CNA staff members
Charge
nurse in charge of a neighborhood during tour of duty Serve as the Nurse in Charge of a neighborhood during tour of duty
Charge
assign daily tasks to aides and staff and check they are done Assign daily tasks to subordinate team members as needed, monitor for efficiency and completion
Day to day
administering medication and completing required documentation Administer medication and complete required documentation
Day to day
sick call, physician rounds, admissions and discharges Assist with sick call, physician rounds, admissions, and dismissals
Day to day
escort residents to off-site appointments Escort residents off grounds to appointments
Day to day
advocate for residents Serve as an advocate to residents
Day to day
coordinate resident care plans with the RN Supervisor With the RN Supervisor, coordinates resident plan of care
Hours stated
6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Set Schedule w/every other weekend off
Weekends
every other weekend off Work Schedule: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Set Schedule w/every other weekend off
Details
regular, predictable attendance is essential An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance.
Details
multiple openings may be filled from this posting Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

The workplace

State of Kansas
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

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  • Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
  • Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
  • Agency Information: Kansas Office of Veterans Services

Kansas Veterans’ Home

1220 WWII Memorial Drive

Winfield, KS 67156 www.kovs.ks.gov

About the Position

  • Who can apply: Internal and External Candidates who meet the minimum requirements
  • Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
  • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule

6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Set Schedule w/every other weekend off Eligible to Receive

Benefits

Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: No Search Keywords: Nursing, Nurse, LPN, KVH Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $33.30 hourly

  • Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 29.

Employment Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Sick & Vacation leave
  • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Fitness Centers in select locations
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

Medication and Treatment Administration Administer medication and complete required documentation Administer and document treatments Document and report any changes in residents’ condition Provide care, monitoring, and first aid, as needed Resident Advocate Identify, evaluate, and respond to changes in residents’ condition Monitor residents’ response to medications and treatments Assess needs Assist with sick call, physician rounds, admissions, and dismissals Chart resident activities and progress Escort residents off grounds to appointments Serve as an advocate to residents Resident Plan of Care With the RN Supervisor, coordinates resident plan of care Participates in resident plan of care meeting Assist with training and orientation of LPN and CMA/CNA staff members Serve as the Nurse in Charge of a neighborhood during tour of duty Assign daily tasks to subordinate team members as needed, monitor for efficiency and completion An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance. Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification

License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Kansas

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of experience in practical nursing Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans Home.

Preferred Qualifications

(May be used to screen candidates) Two (2) years of experience in the nursing field. Six (6) months of experience working with a geriatric population. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients. A positive work history in the medical field. Post-Offer, Pre-employment

Requirements

Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position. Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (Request yours here.) Pass a criminal background screening. Name: Shelley Fisher Phone: 620/705-6222 Mailing Address: 1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo. Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

  • ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
  • Office of Personnel Services
  • Docking State Office Building
  • 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
  • Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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In Cowley County, KS

Cowley County, KS

Living costs about 10% below the US average

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