Nurse Aide State Registered I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Holiday, weekend and shift premiums

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Nurse Aide State Registered I for the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and meeting veterans’ needs in a 156-bed long-term care facility.

We offer flexible scheduling and shift premiums. The ideal candidate works well in a team-centered environment and is registered as a Nurse Aide in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Must maintain required licensure/certifications for length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.).
• Assists residents with medical appointments and transports.
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder care.
• Performs total physical care and supports residents' physical and psychosocial needs.

Skills

Nurse Aide Registry

Team oriented

Job description

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Nurse Aide State Registered I

Pay Grade 09

Salary $17.59 Hourly

Locality Premium - $6.23 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 in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide State Registered I, who possesses the skills and desires to care for Kentucky's Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment.

• We offer flexible scheduling, holiday, weekend and shift premiums.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists residents with personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dental, oral and nail care
• Assists residents with medical appointments and transports
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Performs total physical care, assisting with meals, assisting with medical appointments and transports, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans 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 $6.23 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 possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/906/001/100.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

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionally encounter unpredictable patient/resident behavior.

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, DON at [e-mail] or 270-322-3546.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D