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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: Part-Time (32 hours weekly)
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Set Schedule w/every other weekend off
  • 3rd: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• 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 Hire Rate: $33.30 hourly

Shift Differential: LPNs earn an additional 10% of their base salary for hours worked on 2nd and 3rd Shift.

• 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)

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 provides basic nursing care for residents of the Kansas Veterans’ Home. Each unit or “neighborhood” is home to a maximum of 26 residents.

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

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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.

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 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. 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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