Nurse Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (FL); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work in the nursing department as Staff Development Nurse with leadership responsibilities. The role includes orientation support, QA participation, and ongoing in-services to maintain high standards of compassionate care for Kentucky's veterans.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse, have at least three years of RN experience (a bachelor’s

Formación

• Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in the general orientation process for all new employees and acts as a preceptor for new employees within the Nursing Service Branch.
• Participates in the QA program.
• Conducts weekly, monthly and yearly in-services.
• Tracks and records the continuing education for the Nursing Services Branch.
• Performs professional nursing care such as preparing and administering medications, wound care, catheter care, intravenous therapy and dressing changes.

Conocimientos

RN experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Descripción del empleo

Nurse Supervisor

Pay Grade16

Salary

$34.99 Hourly
Locality Premium - $15.09 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 inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work in our nursing department in the role of StaffDevelopment Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the general orientation process for all new employees and acts as a preceptor for new employees within the Nursing Service Branch.


• Participates in the QA program.


• Conducts weekly, monthly and yearly in-services.


• Tracks and records the continuing education for the Nursing Services Branch.


• Performs professional nursing care such as preparing and administering medications, wound care, catheter care, intravenous therapy and dressing changes.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task.


• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.


• Strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky'sVeterans 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 $15.09 in compliance with 101 KAR2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 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

Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases or hazards common to a hospital or institutional setting, 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 Meagan Shannon at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D