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Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

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: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans’ Preference Eligible: No

Search Keywords: Nursing, Nurse, RN, Supervisor, Manager, ADON, A.D.O.N., LTC

Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy. 

Compensation: $49.51 hourly

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 38.

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 RN position services as the ADON for Donlon/Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods and the Pedan Special Care/Dementia neighborhood in the Long-Term Care skilled facility with resident care levels ranging from minimal assistance to total care. This position provides oversight and supervises staff providing resident care and related assignments and tasks. Responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of resident care as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The position of ADON over AL/LTC requires specialized training or certification in Assisted Living regulations and in Dementia Care programming. Supervision of accurate and timely nursing assessments have a direct impact on the delivery of care and compliance of State and Federal regulations. This role requires planning, organizing, analyzing, and assessing the direct care of each resident as well as evaluating the competency of the healthcare workers providing the care. MDS assessments and monitoring of Quality Metrics may require limited oversight as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise the Donlon and Pedan Nursing Departments
• Assist DON in coordination of nursing services; Identify needs and assist to fulfill needs
• Ensure proper compliance of programs
• Coordinate presentation of orientation connect and completion of competencies for nursing staff
• Track training, competencies, and education
• Provide follow-up and support after Orientation
• Provide supervision over admissions; work with IDT to ensure continuity of care
• Conduct on-site visits as determined by pre-admission team
• Review individualized, person-centered care, incident report forms, and electronic health record to provide Quality Assurance monitoring
• Collaborate with DON and other team members to develop quality improvement plans
• Perform special assignments as delegated by Medical Director, DON, Clinical Director, or Superintendent
• On-call as required
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• 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:
• One (1) year of experience in registered nursing.
• Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans Home.
• Preferred Qualifications: (Candidates may be screened based on qualifications)
• One (1) year of experience supervising subordinate staff members.
• One (1) year of experience working in a Medicare-certified Long Term Care facility
• One (1) year of experience with the MDS 3.0 process
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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

First Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> 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 page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

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

Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran”; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

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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