Parsons State Hospital
Vision Statement: People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.
Mission Statement: To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.
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About the Position:
Who can apply: Anyone (External)-
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full/Part-time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
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Work Schedule: 6:00p-6:00a
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
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Search Keywords: RN/RN Sr.
Compensation:
$38.86-$40.83
Employment Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Hours are 6:00p-6:00a. Position days/hours may vary. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.
All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.
RN: The RN position is full performance professional nursing work that includes the duties of making rounds to all assigned cottages, performing resident assessments, providing nursing care and healthcare interventions as needed, monitoring of resident healthcare conditions, and documenting and giving pertinent end-of-shift report to oncoming shift. The RN administers medications, intravenous fluids, and performs treatments as ordered on assigned cottages in a safe, efficient, and therapeutic manner. This position may also relieve staff on the On-Grounds Hospital and care for resident on the Hospital unit due to acute/chronic illness, injuries, behavior problems, or the need of supervised medication adjustments. Provides nursing care according to accepted nursing standards and agency policies and procedures.
RN Senior: The RN Senior position involves performing RN duties of making rounds to all assigned cottages, performing resident assessments, providing nursing care and healthcare interventions as needed, monitoring of resident healthcare conditions, and documenting and giving pertinent end-of-shift report to oncoming shift. Provides supervision of LPNs and other ancillary nursing staff. The RN Senior also serves as a HCC (Health Care Coordinator) of an assigned cottage, responsible for oversight of the healthcare needs of all residents of the cottage and providing interventions and written reports for 30-days, 90-days, and annual IPPs for each resident of the cottage. Other related nursing duties as assigned.
Parsons State Hospital is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.
Qualifications:
RN: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State of Kansas.
RN Sr.: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse
Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess an unrestricted Kansas driver’s license.
Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Contact Information:
Recruiter Contact:
Name: Faye Van Nice Phone: (620)448-3064
Email: [email protected] Fax: (620)421-2770
Required documents for this application to be complete:
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)
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.
