Nurse Supervisor

We are looking for a caring and passionate individual to join our team and help us achieve our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.”

Please note, 6 days will be 12 hour shifts and 1 day will be an 8 hour shift. Please see below, the schedules available for this position.

The hours of the 12 hour days are 1800 - 0630, and the hours of the 8 hour day is 2200 - 0630. Please note the days are marked accordingly to which day will be a 12 hour day vs the 8 hour day.

X's represent the days off.

JOB DETAILS:

• Starting Hourly Pay: $38.13
• Multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $54.47 per hour.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave. Also, Telehealth Services - Get the Medical Treatment and Advice You Need Quicker for Minimal Cost and 24-Hour Nurse Lines Offer Free Consultation For Non-Life-Threatening Health-Related Questions.
  • View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards Page
• 11 paid holidays per year
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" — it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans.

The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is a 427-bed nursing home facility. Two levels of care are offered: standard care for those veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and special care for veterans with Memory Care needs.

The Home opened in 1888 to care for veterans of the Civil War and has been in continuous operation since. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises direct care nursing staff for whole house (e.g., handles disciplinary issues, provides counseling, assigns & monitors work, trains & orients new employees, develops & provides in-service training); assists in planning & directing all nursing care services; establishes & implements nursing care programs; serves as nursing liaison with other units to ensure services are coordinated; directs record keeping & reporting procedures; coordinates nursing services with other resident services; conducts &/or attends health care meetings; provides leadership for quality assurance functions & requisitions medical supplies or equipment; communicates with resident families, physicians & specialists; investigates care/abuse complaints & also addresses any other concerns/complaints.
• Coordinates scheduling, assessments, planning, evaluation & delivery of all nursing with appropriate healthcare providers; develops, schedules, conducts & monitors in-service training programs; attends meetings (e.g., Utilization Review & Interdisciplinary Team Meetings); attends workshops & seminars; writes & reviews reports; coordinates staffing schedules, (e.g., conducts daily pick-a-post, manages overtime, mandates overtime to meet staffing requirements).
• Provides direct professional nursing care to patients; administers emergency care & first aid; conducts nursing rounds & assesses patients & administers medications during absence of nursing staff. All other duties as assigned.

If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us!

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov.

Knowledge of skilled registered nursing procedures; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to nursing; public relations; employee training & development; purchasing*; health care services & program management; counseling, interviewing; public relations; supervisory principles/techniques*; labor relations. Skill in operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, otoscope, blood pressure cuff, EKG machine). Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; demonstrate physical fitness.

(*)Developed after employment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov.

The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees).

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim Rule 2021-23831,42 CFR 483.430(f) and State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR-52 unless a medical or religious exemption request is submitted.