State Of Kansas Pawnee , KS 67335
Posted 2 months ago
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Agency Information: Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kansas.
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: All Shifts Available
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: LPN
Compensation: $28.31/hour
TEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hour for each hour worked.
$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS after employed for 90 days!!
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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs. Participates in Natural Work Teams and/or Quality Action Teams. The purpose is to provide quality patient care by fostering therapeutic relationships, assisting in active treatment and supporting the hospital in the pursuit of the LSH Strategic Plan.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Prepares, administers, and documents medication and treatments according to physician orders and established Nursing policy and procedures.
Provides supervisory assistance to Unit Nurse.
Plans nursing interventions and makes nursing care recommendations under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Maintains a safe, secure and therapeutic environment
Communication ,Team Work and Process Improvement
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.
Recruiter Contact Informa
tion
Name: Mitchell Smith
Email: mitchell.smith@ks.gov
Phone: 620.285.4386
Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
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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.
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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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