Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, General Government Cabinet, Department of Veterans Affairs in Hanson, Kentucky, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Veterans Center. The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, vital signs checks, and record-keeping, with a focus on compassionate care for Kentucky veterans.

Must be licensed as an LPN in Kentucky and maintain licensure. This full-time position offers a locality premium and benefits, with a 40-hour work week in

Qualifications

• Education as required by Kentucky LPN standards.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Special requirements: Must hold Kentucky LPN licensure and maintain credentials for employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer and document medications.
• Perform medical treatments.
• Check vital signs.
• Follow policies to ensure residents are cared for.
• Document all required information.
• Assist residents with their needs.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN license (Kentucky)

Job description

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Job ID

2605208

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$23.90 Hourly
Locality Premium - $6.97 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

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 self- motivated, energetic Licensed Practical Nurses who possess the skills,knowledge, and desire to care for Kentucky Veterans.

Here you will be able to provide direct care for our residents by:

• Prepare, administer and document medications
• Perform medical treatments
• Check vital signs
• Follow policies to ensure our residents are care for
• Document all required information
• Assist each resident with their needs

We offer flexible scheduling, holiday, weekend and shift premiums, and the Veterans Affairs Nurse LoanRepayment Program.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve 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 $6.97 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or must have a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52117 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38813 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

Duties may involve close work with possibly hostile mental patients. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions which requires 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D