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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:

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Regular/Temporary:

Work Schedule:

Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Search Keywords:

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 STAR Program 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.

Recruiter Contact Information Name:

Shelley Fisher Email:

Shelley.

Fisher@ks.gov

Phone:

620/705-6222

Mailing Address:

1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156 Job Application Process Sign in New User Complete or update your contact information Upload required documents draft job application Submit Check your email My Job Notifications Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How to Apply for a Job Instructions and How to Search for a Job Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov :

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. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account