Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Holiday, weekend and shift premiums

Veterans Affairs Nurse Loan Repayment

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join the Joseph “Eddie” Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. The role focuses on medication administration, routine treatments, vital sign monitoring, and compassionate resident care within a team environment.

Responsibilities include documenting care, adhering to policies, and supporting residents’ independence and dignity.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Kentucky required or valid work permit per Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Maintain required licensure/certifications for length of employment.
• Fingerprint-based background check required prior to offer.

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

Medical treatments

Documentation

Resident care

Policy adherence

Job description

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.

• 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.

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