IntroductionMake a Difference!\r\nNow offering Recruitment and\r\nReferral Incentives at the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services\r\n(DHSS)!\r\n$10,000.00 recruitment\r\nincentive for\r\n�\r\nRegistered\r\nNurses\r\n�\r\nAdvanced\r\nPractice Nurses\r\n�\r\nNurse\r\nConsultants\r\n�\r\nNursing\r\nSupervisors\r\n�\r\nCompliance\r\nNurses\r\n$7,500.00 recruitment incentive\r\nfor Licensed Practical Nurse\r\n$5,000.00 recruitment incentive\r\nfor Certified Nurse's Assistant\r\n�\r\nReferral bonuses of $1,000 are\r\navailable to referring DHSS employees.\r\nYou must be a new employee to\r\nthe State of DE to be eligible for this program.\r\n�The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks\r\nto increase the number of applicants for clinical nursing positions by offering\r\na recruitment incentive to eligible Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant,\r\nNursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical\r\nNurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant candidates in accordance with the DHSS\r\nRecruitment and Referral\r\nIncentive Program.\r\nThe program provides incentives\r\nas follows:\r\n�\r\nRecruitment incentives will be\r\npaid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire and will begin after\r\nthe first quarter of employment. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus\r\nmust commit to two consecutive years of employment with DHSS.� You must be\r\na new employee to the state to be eligible for this incentive.\r\n�\r\nReferral bonuses of $1,000 are\r\navailable to current DHSS employees who refer new hires to the state in the\r\nfollowing classifications: Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing\r\nSupervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and\r\nCertified Nursing Assistant.�Referral bonuses of $1,000 will be paid in\r\nquarterly installments over the first year of hire of the referred applicant.�\r\nNOTE: This program is\r\nadministered by the Department of Health and Social Services. �The program\r\nmay be terminated by the State at any time.\r\nSummary StatementThe incumbent in this position will orient new and current employees to laws, regulations, policies and procedures.� Educate staff of updated policies and procedures.� Develop or update training modules and curriculum to include best practice nursing skills, policies, and regulations. Conduct employee competency and nursing skill clinics at least annually.� Establish and maintain employee training records.� Conduct rounds on treatment units to assure and enforce adherence to hospital policies/procedures and state and federal regulatory standards, coordinating clinical and administrative activities, responding to medical, psychiatric, and environmental emergencies. Promoting a therapeutic milieu based on the principals of the Recovery Model and Trauma Informed Care.\r\nPreferred QualificationApplicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.\r\n\r\n\r\n A strong clinical background and working knowledge of the theories of education and learning to design curricula. Current working knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols.\r\n\r\n\r\nEssential FunctionsEssential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.\r\n \r\n Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.\r\n \r\n Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.\r\n \r\n Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.\r\n \r\n Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.� \r\n \r\n Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.� \r\n\r\n\r\nJob RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Supervisor \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\nNursing Supervisor - Psychiatric Nursing \r\n\r\n At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Nursing OR a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Nursing OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Nursing. \r\n Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license. \r\n Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees. \r\n\r\nAdditional Posting InformationThis posting may be closed on or before 09/07/2024 upon filling the vacant position(s).\r\nConditions of HirePre-employment Drug Testing:� Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCriminal background check:��A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. �The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. \r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable�terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.� This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our�Job Seeker Resources.\r\nDHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nBenefitsTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\nSelection ProcessThe application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\nAccommodationsAccommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n