Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Position

Who can apply: Licensed Practical Nurse

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts – AM every other Friday, Saturday & Sunday off

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing

Compensation: $28.31 (Plus a 10% shift differential)

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked

• 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…

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends. 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.

The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to administers medication/treatments accurately and timely and documents such to ensure quality patient care. Report effectiveness of medication and/or untoward effect of medication to prevent patient harm as well as any unintended or unpredictable effects to maximize patient treatment by informing RN. Evaluates patient's need for PRN medication, gives specialized care as ordered by the physician. Interacts frequently with patients and provides informal one-to-ones to promote a therapeutic milieu, communicate with other staff members so that pertinent information essential to provide quality patient care is shared.

The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care 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.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to administers medication/treatments accurately and timely and documents such to ensure quality patient care. Report effectiveness of medication and/or untoward effect of medication to prevent patient harm as well as any unintended or unpredictable effects to maximize patient treatment by informing RN. Evaluates patient’s need for PRN medication, gives specialized care as ordered by the physician. Interacts frequently with patients and provides informal one-to-ones to promote a therapeutic milieu, communicate with other staff members so that pertinent information essential to provide quality patient care is shared.

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

• Provides basic nursing care to patients unable to meet their needs of daily living. This is done by assisting patients with personal hygiene, oral hygiene, care of clothing, room care, and specials incontinent patients and encourages proper eating habits.
• Evaluates patient's need for P.R.N. medication prior to contacting R.N. by doing a preliminary assessment of patient.
• Makes rounds and conducts special checks on patients to ensure patient safety. This is done through regular observation of patient’s 15-minutes suicidal checks and close observation of all patients' physical and psychological status.
• Documents pertinent information in EHR, etc., to meet standards. Documentation provides communication with regard to patients' Treatment Plan, Initial nursing care plan, response to treatment, progress toward discharge, special checks, behavioral/physical observations, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: LPN Program

Minimum Qualifications: State of Kansas Minimum Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Kansas and one-year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Licensing & Certification: Driver's License, State of Kansas LPN License

Recruiter Contact Information

Email: OSH.HR@KS.GOV

Phone: 913-755-7333

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 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 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
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
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.

Work Location: In person