Registered Nurse Instructor - 2nd Shift Flex Schedule

Registered Nurse Instructor - 2nd Shift Flex Schedule

20 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania, Scranton / wilkes-barre 00000 Scranton / wilkes-barre USA

Registered Nurse Instructor - 2nd Shift Flex Schedule

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Registered Nurse Instructor - 2nd Shift Flex SchedulePrintApplyRegistered Nurse Instructor - 2nd Shift Flex ScheduleSalary$72,899.00 - $90,800.00 AnnuallyLocationLackawanna County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeDepartmentDepartment of Military & Veterans AffairsJob NumberCS-20192472-30610Closing9/3/2019 11:59 PM EasternJob Code30610Position Number00209742UnionSEIU - Healthcare PABargaining UnitP4Pay GroupST08Bureau/Division Code4780Bureau/DivisionGino Merli Veterans Center, NursingWorksite Address401 Penn AvenueCityScrantonZip Code18503Contact NameTeri YuschockContact Phone(717) 861-8417Contact Emailtyuschock@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONThe Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking a hard working, energetic and enthusiastic individual. The Gino J. Merli Veterans Center offers veterans and their spouses superior care provided by educated, compassionate and caring staff. If you are an ambitious, confident Registered Nurse Instructor committed to providing education to new hires in order to provide amazing resident care, this is the job for you!Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today! IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.?

Full-time employment

Work Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM; Sunday - Saturday; 30 minute lunch period

Flex schedule to provide off shift trainings

DESCRIPTION OF WORKOur Registered Nurses Instructors Research, plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate an effective orientation program for all new nursing employees. Evaluate and document each new nursing employee's progress during the orientation period. Develop, schedule and present professional educational resources and service training programs which meet the licensure regulations, standards and requirements of DMVA, DOH, DPW, VA, and other official organizations. Research, develop, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate lesson plans on a variety of health related topics based on facility and staff needs.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

PA residency requirementcurrentlywaivedfor this title

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of professional nursing experience; and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; ORone year of professional nursing experience and a Master's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing;ORpossession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees possessing non-renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcript(s) to your application.

Must be able to perform essential job functions

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Score valid for this specific posting only

Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions

Provide complete and accurate information or:

score may be lower than deserved

application processing may be delayed

disqualification may result

May only testonceunder this announcement

Email notice of test results provided

Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference, and other items can be obtained from:Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)Internet: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxHealth & WellnessWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Work/Life BalanceWe understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!We offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Alternate work schedules and telecommuting arrangements are available for certain positions.Career DevelopmentWe want to help you grow and see your goals become a reality! Supervisors and human resource staff are available to help employees create a plan to develop skills for their current jobs or prepare for the next step in their careers. Employees can easily transfer between positions or agencies to expand knowledge and pursue new challenges while retaining leave and benefits. Additionally, there are a variety of programs available to help get you where you need to be.Other RewardsCommonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts.For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go towww.employment.pa.govand click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing?

Yes

No

02If you answered 'Yes' to question 1, please provide the license number and expiration date of your license in the text box below.03Do you possess a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing?

Yes

No

04Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?If yes, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes

No

05Do you have a Master's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?If yes, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes

No

06You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

Yes

07WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSConducts orientation programs to familiarize new employees with facility layout, organization, policies, and procedures; and conducts programs in elementary and advanced nursing theory and practice, such as patient/client care, body mechanics, CPR/First Aid, documentation procedures, medication and treatment administration, principles of infection control, physical assessment, nursing process and nursing specialties (gerontology, psychiatry and mental health, mental intellectual disabilities, obstetrics, pediatrics, medical/surgical nursing, community health, nursing administration, etc.).Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have professional experience independently conducting related programs/presentations; OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities.

B. I have experience conducting related programs/presentations developed by others; OR I have performed these activities with supervision or assistance from others more experienced than myself.

C. I have completed undergraduate or graduate coursework related to this work behavior but had little opportunity to actually perform professional work of this type.

D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

08In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 1. Make sure your response addresses the four items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience

The training program(s) you conducted

The actual duties you performed

Your level of responsibility

09If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

10WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSPrepares lesson plans for personnel participating in nursing/health care education activities; and completes reports to document training and learning progress.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have professional experience developing and implementing a nursing/health care educational program which includes conducting research on specific training programs, preparing lesson plans and completing reports on training activities; OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities.

B. I have professional experience implementing educational programs developed by others; OR I have performed these activities with supervision or assistance from others more experienced than myself.

C. I have completed undergraduate or graduate coursework related to this work behavior but had little opportunity to actually perform professional work of this type.

D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 2. Make sure your response addresses the five items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience

The nursing/health care education program(s) you developed

The type(s) of training reports you prepared

The actual duties you performed

Your level of responsibility

12If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

13WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – EVALUATES TRAINING NEEDS AND MAINTAINS RECORDSEvaluates educational development of staff (RNs, LPNs, Aides, etc.) upon completion of training activities including observing work assignments in the unit-clinical areas of the facility; and maintains educational records of personnel to document nursing and health care training and development received, and seminars/workshops attended.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have professional experience in evaluating educational programs to determine effectiveness of training, in evaluating staff to determine individual training needs, and in developing a maintenance system for training records; OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities.

B. I have professional experience implementing evaluation measures and records systems developed by others; OR I have performed this activity with supervision or assistance from others more experienced than myself.

C. I have maintained staff records on training activities and conducted evaluations on relevancy of education programs; however, I have not conducted evaluations on staff to determine training needs.

D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

14In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 3. Make sure your response addresses the five items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s)institution(s) where you gained this experience

The evaluation method(s) used for educational programs and staffing needs

The type of records system you used

The actual duties you performed

Your level of responsibility

Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov

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