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Kansas Neurological Institute

The Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) is an intermediate care facility offering support to approximately 120 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. KNI practices a person-centered philosophy to support our residents so they can have the quality of life they deserve by recognizing their individuality, honoring their choices, protecting and maintaining their health, helping to build and maintain their relationships with others, and making sure that they are included in every aspect of their lives; in their homes, in their jobs, and in the community.

KNI has 19 homes with direct support staff assisting with daily living activities in each home throughout four buildings and is located on a large campus, east of the VA hospital in Topeka. KNI 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.

About the Position:

The Health Care Coordinator assesses the health of the residents and collaborates with multiple departments in order to create and adjust plans of care for the residents that live at KNI. They will also help ensure the plan that has been recommended is being followed. This includes having an indepth knowledge of policies, monitoring work performance and quality of care, modeling the proper procedures, and coaching and assisting in training of staff. Additionally, they will be responsible for delivering support and nursing care to people who live at KNI, within the RN Scope of Practice, following Federal and State of Kansas statutes and regulations, KNI Policy and Procedure, Physician/Mid-Level/RN Orders, and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act & Scope of Practice Guidelines.

Compensation/Other Information:

  • Hourly Pay: $40.83/hr
  • Classified
  • Full-time
  • M-F
  • Benefits Eligible

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

Qualifications:

  • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas.
  • Must be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary by a nationally recognized program.
  • Must maintain active RN license and CPR certification during employment.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

  • Ability to take and pass a drug screen
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check

Recruiter Contact Information:

  • Name: James Moore
  • Email: james.moore@ks.gov
  • Phone: 785.296.5342

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

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