Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy 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. Will be part of a rotating on-call Standy-by schedule Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: No Search Keywords: Nursing, Nurse, RN, Supervisor, ADON, KVH, Healthcare, LTC, SNF, AL Compensation: Base Salary: $50.00 hourly When an RN works between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.

m. they earn an additional 10% shift differential. * 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: The ADON position is responsible for the management and direction of Nursing Services for the Donlon/Assisted Living Neighborhoods and Peden/Special Care neighborhood at the Kansas Veterans’ Home.

The position involves the responsibility for organizing, supervising, and coordinating the work of healthcare personnel including clinical and non-clinical staff, maintaining professional, legal and ethical standards of performance, and provides input to the development of facility policies.

Job Responsibilities

may include but are not limited to the following: Supervise the Assisted Living Nursing Department and Peden/Special Care Neighborhood Assist DON in coordination of nursing services; Identify needs and assist to fulfill needs Ensure proper compliance of programs Coordinate presentation of orientation content 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 off-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. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home.

Qualifications

Eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas Minimum Qualifications: One (1) year of experience in registered nursing Must successfully pass background check as required by K.S.A. 39-970.

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 Ability to function effectively under stress Ability to identify basic differences in situations and determine appropriate action 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.

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