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This position functions as a Registered Nurse on first shift (Donlen) for 190 bed VA recognized and CMS long term care and assisted living facility. The responsibilities will include coordinating all aspects of the MDS and care plan as it relates to resident care as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Duties will entail assessing/reassessing each resident on diagnosis, desire for care, treatment and services, response to previous care and his/her setting requirements, training staff, communicating individual resident needs with other shifts. In addition, directly supervising direct care staff to achieve the highest level of care provided to veterans. The position has the authority to plan and carry out assignments with little supervision.
Minimum Requirements:
Eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas and one year of experience in registered nursing. AANAC Certified or willing to become AANAC certified, minimum requirement of one (1) year or more experience with the MDS process including OBRA and PPS assessments and scheduling.
Minimum Competencies:
Knowledge of: 1) applicable Federal and State Laws, 2) accreditation standards and regulations, and 3) internal working relationships of the facility staff.
Ability to: 1) apply nursing techniques as directed to patient care situations, 2) coordinate the services of a staff of professionals to provide appropriate nursing care to a group of patients, 3) follow specific or general procedures and directions, 4) prepare and maintain records, charts and reports, 5) maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude towards patients under trying conditions and to maintain harmonious working relationships with subordinates and supervisors, and 6) supervise and instruct a subordinate staff of professional, paraprofessional and non-professional personnel responsible for the care and treatment of the physically ill, mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and or developmentally disabled.
Preferred Criteria:
Prefer six months work experience with geriatric population.
Performance Standards:
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probation period.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application process has 3 STEPS.
STEP 1: Register by completing the online Personal Data Form (use this link - https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employment/register-personal-data)
(Skip this step if you already have an Applicant ID number.)
STEP 2: Complete the State of Kansas Application Form (use this link - https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employment/fboxapp and submit to the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs Office.
STEP 3: Email these additional required documents to Stephani Martinez at kcvao.jobs@ks.gov Include the job requisition number and your last name in the subject line.
Resume, Letter of Interest, Copy of Registered Nurse license, Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate
KANSAS TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website at http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.
Recruiter Contact: Stephani Martinez, 620-705-6222, kcvao.jobs@ks.gov Fax: 620-221-9053
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your application will be considered incomplete and you may be found ineligible if you fail to submit all required documentation. Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum and any necessary special requirements. Next, your application will be evaluated and rated based on preferred selection criteria and competencies for the position.
What To Expect Next:
After your application is evaluated and ranked, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the selection process is complete. You may call or email the recruiter contact listed to inquire about your application.
As authorized by the 2018 Kansas Legislature, effective July 1, 2018, K.S.A. 75-4362 is amended to designate all positions with the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs office, to include both the Kansas Soldiers’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Home as Safety Sensitive positions and subject to the drug testing program. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment on or after July 1, 2018, shall be required to submit to a drug screening test.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the agency recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process.
The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
| Class/Uncl | Full/Part Time: | Grade: | Hiring Rate: | Pay Frequency: |
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| U | F | 001 | $0.00 | Hourly |