Registered Nurse

Commonwealth-of-Kentuck; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky — Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY — is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to care for veterans at a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities include nursing duties under physician direction, administering medications, collecting assessments, and supervising staff. Must hold KY RN licensure; no prior experience required, but licensure must be maintained throughout employment. Full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse.
• No prior experience required.
• Must maintain licensure for the length of employment.
• Work in a hospital/institutional setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN leadership

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

Kentucky RN license

Job description

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Reference ID

req82277

Pay Grade

14

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Salary

$28.92 - $33.23 Hourly

Locality Premium - $7.08 per hour

Employment Type

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

Location

100 Veterans Drive

Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

The 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.

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Thomson-Hood VeteransCenter.

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.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

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

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 position, in org unit 102202406, in Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $7.08 compliance with 101 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 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/ 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover at [e-mail] or 859-858-1443.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D