Charge Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's General Government Cabinet, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. The role supervises nursing staff and coordinates efficient patient care for our veterans.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Kentucky RN license, demonstrate strong communication and leadership, and meet the facility's standards for compassionate, professional care with a team-first approach.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• KY registered nurse licensure is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of experience.
• A fingerprint-based background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Charge Nurse and supervise professional and ancillary staff.
• Administer medications and treatments and meet veterans' needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient documentation.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Skills

RN experience

Communication

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

KY RN license

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$31.81 Hourly

Locality Premium - $14.36 per hour

Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%

Weekend Premium – 25%

Holiday Premium – 25%

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

926 Veterans Drive

Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work in our nursing department as a Charge Nurse.This position will serve in the role of Charge Nurse and supervise professional and ancillary employees in theadministration of efficient nursing care.

Required to have an active, unrestricted/probated status as a Registered Nurse on the KBN licensure verification.

Skill and expectations for this position include but are not limited to:

• Good communication and documentation skills
• Good work ethic
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team leader
• Administer medications and treatments, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’sVeterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

This position, in Hopkins County has an approved Locality Premium of $14.36 in compliance with 101 KAR2:034 Section 9(1).

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary.

• Second and Third shift: 15%
• Weekend: 25%
• Holidays: 25%

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 ; https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf ; http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases which may require the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D