Charge Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY is seeking a Charge Nurse to coordinate the MDS program and oversee nursing staff in our long-term care facility. You will help ensure high-quality veteran care and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.

Requires KY RN licensure and at least two years of RN experience; a BSN can substitute for one year. This is a full-time on-site role with probation and ongoing staff development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of experience.
• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff in the MDS process and coordinate coverage.
• Serve as a preceptor and provide ongoing MDS education.
• Track Medicare Part A eligibility for skilled services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine medical necessity.
• Review and audit MDS assessments and care plans for accuracy.
• Provide training on documentation standards and skilled care.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure billing aligns with documentation.
• Communicate with CMS and managed care for authorization of benefits.
• Maintain PPS schedule for residents using Medicare benefits.
• Assist with floor coverage including meds and treatments.

Skills

Two years RN experience

Licensed in Kentucky

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (substitute for 1 year experience)

Job description

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10/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Charge Nurse

Salary

$31.81 Hourly

Employment Type

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

Location

100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Supervisor to coordinate theMinimum Data Set (MDS) program and oversee nursing staff within our long-term care facility. This positionplays a key role in ensuring high-quality care for our veteran residents while maintaining compliance withMedicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff involved in the MDS process and coordinate staff schedules to ensure program coverage.
• Serve as a preceptor for newly hired staff and provide ongoing education and training related to MDS and skilled care documentation.
• Track Medicare beneficiary benefit periods and validate eligibility for Medicare Part A skilled services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine skilled medical necessity for residents.
• Review and audit MDS assessments, resident care plans, and clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to nursing staff regarding documentation standards and skilled care requirements.
• Coordinate with finance staff to ensure billing accuracy and alignment with diagnoses and medical documentation.
• Communicate with CMS and managed care organizations to support authorization and continuation of benefits.
• Maintain the Prospective Payment System (PPS) schedule for residents utilizing Medicare benefits.
• Assist with floor nursing coverage when needed, including medication administration, treatments, and emergency response.

Join our team and serve those who served. The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is committed to providingexceptional care and support to Kentucky’s veteran community.

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 Cheryl Hoover at [e-mail] or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D