What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at State of Kansas?
Job PostingImportant Recruitment Information for this vacancyJob Posting closes : Open Until FilledRequired documents uploaded by : Open Until FilledAgency Information : Kansas Office of Veterans ServicesKansas Veterans' Home1220 WWII Memorial DriveWinfield, KS 67156www.kovs.ks.govAbout 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 : Multiple Vacancies, Set Schedule w / every other weekend off
- 2nd Shift : 2 : 45 p.m. - 11 : 15 p.m.
- 3rd Shift : 11 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m.
- Eligible to Receive Benefits : Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible : No
- Search Keywords : Nursing, Nurse, LPN, KVHNote : Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.Compensation : Base Salary Range : $32.98 hourlyShift 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 programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition 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 67156Job Application ProcessFirst Sign in or register as a New User.Complete or update your contact information on the Careers>
My Contact Information page.
My Job Applications page.
My Job Applications page.Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information pageNotifications - view the Careers>
My Job Notifications pageHelpful 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 CompleteUpload these on the Careers - My Job Applications pageTranscriptsDD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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