Job description
REGISTERED NURSE 5 - QAPI Manager - Requisition ID: 16986
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: N/A
Geographical Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Department: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
Division: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
Business Unit: HR-OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES
Work Type: PERMANENT
- Pay Grade: GRADE 41
Salary Range: $68,632.56 - $103,168.08
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: BLANCHE DIEKET
Phone: 775 825-9764
Email: dieketb@veterans.nv.gov
Position Description
This recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service who currently work at the Department of Veterans Services.
Registered Nurses provide general or specialized professional nursing care in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Southern Nevada State Veterans Home (SNSVH). located in the rural community of Boulder City, Nevada, is recruiting for a Registered Nurse 5 position. The position is responsible for overseeing SNSVH Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program. In addition, the position will provide management relief which will include the direct supervision of a team of Certified Nursing Assistants and Feeding Assistants; and indirect supervision of Registered Nurse 4s and Licensed Practical Nurses 2s. The incumbent will track and monitor all data regarding the QAPI program; prepare reports and maintain records in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and the State of Nevada records retention schedule; assume chair responsibility for quarterly QAPI committee meetings; coordinate the MDS/Care Plan process as assigned for Restorative Nursing Assistant program and provide direct supervision of three Restorative Nursing Assistant (CNA 2) positions; coordinate and oversee the educational programs for the SNSVH; implement and oversee the Feeding Assistant Program, train and supervise Feeding Assistants, and review and approve contract agency timecards; plan and coordinate the Nick Crombie Nursing Assistant Training Program, up to 4 times per year; and perform duties associated with the Registered Nurse 5 classification, as needed to support the SNSVH and perform other duties as assigned.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0//
Minimum Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and three years of professional nursing experience, one year of which included providing patient care in a skilled nursing facility (e.g., convalescent or nursing home) or ensuring regulatory compliance of skilled nursing facilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Informational Notes
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is equivalent to a diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing and one year of experience.
- QAPI experience must be documented in the application.
Special Requirements
- Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
- A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
- CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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