Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility serving Kentucky's Veterans. The RN position supports residents' independence, preserves dignity, and provides compassionate care under the direction of a physician.

Must be licensed in Kentucky as an RN or hold a valid work permit. Employment type is full-time with overtime eligibility, 40 hours per week, at 100 Veterans Drive, Radcliff, KY. Contact Christy Yarbrough for questions.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, adaptability and flexibility are preferred.
• No specific experience required beyond licensure as KY RN.
• Must maintain licensure/certification as required by KY regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Adaptability and flexibility

Self-Starter

Compassionate

Job description

The Radcliff Veteran 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 residents of the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center.

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $28.92 Hourly

Locality Premium: $6.37 per hour

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

Location: 100 Veterans Drive, Radcliff, KY 40160 USA

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

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

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. 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.

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 Christy Yarbrough at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D