Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radcliff Veterans Center, a skilled nursing facility serving Kentucky’s veterans, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team. This role provides compassionate care to residents, under supervision, and helps maintain dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing nursing duties under RN/physician direction, and collecting assessment data. The position requires Kentucky LPN licensure, strong interpersonal skills, and reliability in a

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or must have a valid work permit.

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 scope of the LPN clinical skills.

Skills

Self-starter

Compassionate

Strong interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Professionalism

Job description

• Self-starter
• Compassionate

Advertisement Closes
9/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

req81214

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

Description

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 and providing compassionate care.

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

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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