Registered Nurse - 3rd Shift Charge Nurse

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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:

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Receive Benefits:

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

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Compensation:

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits STAR Program Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary:

The level of nursing care will range from minimal assistance to total care. Responsibilities will include coordinating all aspects of resident care as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Nursing Care Provide direct care; administer medications and treatments; monitor physical, mental, and environmental conditions Schedule appointments and transportations Participate in developing and implementing professional nursing practices Maintain records and charts Delegate tasks to subordinate nursing team members Coordination of Care Coordinate with other disciplines to provide needed services Teach/instruct classes in long term care; teach techniques to family members and caretakers when needed Collect and investigate data; provide reports Nursing Assessment Perform nursing assessment Incorporate the nursing approach to problem-solving for the resident Review and revise nursing care plans Advocate Serve as a liaison between resident and care/service providers Interact with resident and families in a therapeutic manner; provide guidance, direction, and support Will be part of a rotating on-call schedule Adjust hours of work as needed to meet the needs of all three shifts An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance. Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description.

Qualifications Licensing & Certification:

Eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the

State of Kansas Minimum Qualifications:

Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans Home.

Preferred Qualifications:

(May be used to screen candidates) One (1) year of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Three (3) years of experience in the nursing field. Six (6) months of experience working with a geriatric population. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A positive work history in the medical field. A helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.

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 Email Phone Mailing Address WWII 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" 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:

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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