Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium $11.08/hr

Shift premium 15% (Second/Third)

Weekend premium 25%

Holiday premium 25%

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky invites applications for the Registered Nurse position at the Bowling Green Veterans Center. This role provides nursing care to veterans, administers medications, and collects assessments under medical direction.

It includes locality premiums, shift premiums, and standard benefits. Requires active Kentucky RN licensure and eligibility for overtime with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Professional demeanor expected.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in a shift-based environment.
• Self-motivation and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing duties under direction of a physician.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collects assessment data and provides resident care within RN scope.
• Supervises clinical staff and documents essential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Self-starter

Compassionate

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 9/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604708

Position: Registered Nurse

Pay Grade: 14

$28.92 Hourly
Locality Premium - $11.08 per hour
Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%
Weekend Premium – 25%
Holiday Premium – 25%

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

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 BowlingGreen Veterans Center.

• 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).

Shift Premiums

• 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 (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. 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 hazards common in hospitals or institutional settings 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 Trina Daves at [e-mail] or 270-535-4951.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D