Charge Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium

Job summary

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, a skilled nursing facility under the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks a Charge Nurse (RN) for the 7pm-7am shift to lead nursing care for Veterans. The role requires overseeing care, coordinating with the Nursing Administrator, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates must have two years of RN experience and Kentucky RN licensure. A Bachelor’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be licensed in Kentucky as an RN or possess a valid work permit.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of residents and makes recommendations to the Nursing Administrator and Nurse Shift Supervisor.
• Assesses, plans and interventions, and evaluates care of residents. Participates in care planning process.
• Participates in all aspects of direct care including responding to emergency situations.
• Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Participates in staff education and serves as a preceptor in New Employee Orientation.
• Reassigns staff according to resident acuity.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Self-starter

Compassionate

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Pay Grade 15

Salary $31.81 Hourly
Locality Premium - $15.53 per hour

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 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans. Our mission is to Serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity andproviding compassionate care. The Charge Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. The hours for the position are 7pm-7am.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of residents and makes recommendations to the Nursing Administrator and Nurse Shift Supervisor.
• Assesses, plans and interventions, and evaluates care of residents. Participates in care planning process.
• Participates in all aspects of direct care including responding to emergency situations.
• Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Participates in staff education and serves as a preceptor in New Employee Orientation.
• Reassigns staff according to resident acuity.
• Performs other duties as required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Self-starter
• Compassionate

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans. Our mission is to Serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity andproviding compassionate care.

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $15.53, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, 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.

Contact Information: 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