Charge Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium $14.36/hour

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Registered Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse - M.D.S Coordinator at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. The role focuses on MDS, care plans, medication administration, and coordinating a patient-centered care team.

Requires two years RN experience, KY RN license, and a valid work permit. Locality premium applies; schedule is Mon-Fri 7:00am–3:30pm, in Hopkins County, Hanson location.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Initiates M.D.S and Care Plan process for new residents.
• Administer medications and treatments, and help meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal and VA guidelines relating to M.D.S and Care Planning.
• Team leadership within the nursing department.

Skills

Good communications

Documentation skills

MDS coordination

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful 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- M.D.S Coordinator. This position will ensure resident assessments (M.D.S). Experience with M.D.S/R.A.I. in long-term care is a plus. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Duties, skills and expectations for this position include but are not limited to:

• Good communications and documentation skills
• Initiates M.D.S and Care Plan process for new residents
• Ensures compliance with State, Federal and VA guidelines relating to M.D.S and Care Planning
• 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 serve Kentucky’s Veterans 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 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Meagan Shannon at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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2604448
Charge Nurse
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$31.81 Hourly
Locality Premium - $14.36 per hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA