Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Radcliff Veteran Center in Radcliff, KY. This full-time role pays $23.90 hourly plus a locality premium of $2.63 per hour, totaling about $26.53/hour, with overtime eligibility.

Responsibilities include nursing duties under RN/physician supervision, administering medications, and collecting assessments for veterans. Must be Kentucky-licensed LPN; contact Heather Thompson for more info.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism are preferred.
• Adaptability and flexibility are important for shift coverage.
• Self-starter attitude and compassion are valued in resident care.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing duties under direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the LPN scope of practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Self-starter

Compassionate

Education

LPN license in KY

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade 12

Salary $23.90 Hourly Locality Premium – $2.63 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 Radcliff, KY 40160 USA

The Radcliff Veteran 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center.

• Performs nursing duties under direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the LPN clinical skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

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

This position, in org unit 10202457, in Hardin county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.63 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 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 Heather Thompson at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D