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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: Internal and External Candidates who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans’ Preference Eligible: No

Search Keywords: Nursing, Nurse, RN, KVH

Compensation: $ 43.00 hourly

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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

Position Summary:

This position is float RN on 2nd shift. 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: Shelley Fisher
• Email: Shelley.Fisher@ks.gov
• Phone: 620/705-6222
• Mailing Address: 1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156

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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 sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, 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

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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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