Nurse Aide State Registered I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY is hiring a Nurse Aide State Registered I. The role supports veterans with daily care, personal hygiene, nutrition, and vitals monitoring in a skilled nursing setting.

Requires current Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry registration. Locality premium applies; vaccination per CMS guidelines may be required. This is a full-time position with overtime eligibility at 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene (bathing, dental/care, hair and nails).
• Assist with bowel/bladder functions and record intake/output.

Job description

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Nurse Aide State Registered I

$17.96 Hourly

Locality Premium - $6.96 per hour

Pay Grade: 09

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

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

100 Veterans Drive

Wilmore, KY USA 40390

Description

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing Facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’sVeterans. Our mission is to serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, andproviding compassionate care. We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide who possesses thedesire 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, and hair and nail care.
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions by escorting to the bathroom, providing bedpan or portable commodes. Checks and records intake and output flow charts.
• Assist with meals and nourishment 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 record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration, and height, as instructed.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC fromthe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant is required to have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dosevaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment.The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will berequired. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate is required to submit paperwork to the employerprior to appointment for review and approval.

This position, in _102202406_, Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $6.96 in compliance with101 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 FamilyServices and Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/906/001/100.pdf http://www.kbn.ky.gov/. Mustmaintain 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 othercredentials.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionallyencounter 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 Cheryl Hoover at [e-mail] or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D