Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

The Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center, part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks a Registered Nurse to care for veterans at the Bowling Green facility. This full-time executive branch role includes overtime eligibility and a 40-hour workweek.

The RN will perform nursing duties, administer medications, collect assessments, supervise clinical staff, and maintain licensure. Locality premium and shift/weekend/holiday premiums apply; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse.
• Background check required.
• Prior hospital or long-term care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing duties under direction of a physician.
• Administers medications as prescribed and conducts care assessments.
• Documents essential information and supervises other clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Self-starter

Compassionate

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Registered Nurse

Pay Grade 14

Salary $28.92 Hourly

Locality Premium - $11.08 per hour

Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%

Weekend Premium – 25%

Holiday Premium – 25%

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 1111 Veterans Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green 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. The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the Veterans of the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Performs nursing duties under direction of a physician.
• Performs medical treatments and administers medications as prescribed.
• Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the RN clinical skills.
• Supervises other clinical staff in administering care to the residents and documents essential information.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Self-starter
• Compassionate

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, Warren County has an approved Locality Premium of $11.08 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:

• Second & Third shift: 15%
• Weekend: 25%
• Holidays: 25%

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

Special Requirements

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 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx 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.

Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to hazards common in hospitals or institutional settings which requires the following of safety procedures.

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 Trina Daves at [e-mail] or 270-535-4951.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D