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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

• 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.

Will be on-call as scheduled by administration.

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: No
• Search Keywords: Nursing, Nurse, RN, KVH, Supervisor, Manager, DON, D.O.N., Administration, Clinician

Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $110,000 – $117,000 annually

This position is FLSA-exempt and is exempt from earning overtime.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 42.

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 is a high-level administrative nursing role responsible for the overall management and serves as the Director of Nursing for the Kansas Veterans Home. As Director of Nursing, you will lead a dedicated team of professional, para-professional, and non-professional caregivers, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, safe, and effective care. You will uphold the highest professional, legal, and ethical standards while helping to shape and implement facility policies that drive our mission forward.

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

This leadership role will touch every aspect of our nursing operations. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing service activities
• Assessing and enhancing nursing programs to meet evolving needs
• Mediating interdisciplinary concerns to promote collaboration and harmony
• Overseeing hiring, onboarding, and scheduling of nursing personnel
• Serving on internal committees to support organizational goals
• Fostering a participatory culture that empowers nursing staff in decision-making
• Developing and implementing agency policies and procedures
• Contributing to the Nursing Department budget planning
• Communicating critical resident health updates to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinating comprehensive healthcare services for all residents
• Ensuring wellness and prevention programs are in place and effective
• Delegating responsibilities to nursing supervisors with clarity and confidence
• Establishing departmental values and strategic goals
• Monitoring nursing assessments for quality and compliance
• Supporting QAPI, infection prevention, and antibiotic stewardship initiatives
• Collaborating on continuing education and mandatory training for nursing staff
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance as a core function of the role
• 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:
  • Four (4) years of experience in registered 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)
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • One (1) year of experience supervising subordinate staff members.
  • One (1) year of experience working with a geriatric population.
  • Experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations demonstrating familiarity with compliance standards and quality assurance in long-term care settings.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A positive work history in the medical field.
  • A genuine commitment to resident-centered care.
• 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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