Nurse Aide State Registered I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Full-time position

Job summary

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center seeks a Nurse Aide State Registered I to provide compassionate care to Kentucky veterans. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, and daily living activities, while maintaining vital signs and documenting care.

The role requires active Nurse Aide Registry status and compliance with state regulations, with a full-time schedule and overtime eligibility. Locality premium applies where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
• Active status on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry is required.
• Employing agency is responsible for maintaining required licensure or credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene (bathing, dental care, hair/nail care).
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions and record intake/output.
• Assist with meals and nourishment and restorative dining as needed.
• Provide total physical care and meet residents' physical and psychosocial needs.
• Measure and record temperature, BP, pulse, and respirations; height as instructed.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in daily care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nurse Aide Registry active status

Job description

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Nurse Aide State Registered I

Pay Grade 09

Salary $17.96 Hourly

Locality Premium - $6.96 per hour

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME | 18A | 40 HR/WK

Location 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

Thomson-Hood Veterans 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. We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans.

Expectations Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assist residents with personnel hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
• Have an active status as a nurse aide on the KBN Nurse Aide Registry.
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions by escorting to the bathroom, providing bedpan or portable commodes. Check and record intake and output flow charts.
• Assist with meals and nourishments for residents requiring assistance and restorative dining.
• Perform total physical care to include assisting with meals, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.
• Measure and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations, height, as instructed.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills

This position, in _102202406_, Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $6.96 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D