Advertisement Closes12/17/2024 (7:00 PM EST)24-07632Licensed Practical NursePay Grade12Salary$23.90 HourlyLocality Premium - $4.05 per hourEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyGeneral Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans AffairsLocation200 Veterans Drive Hazard, KY 41701 USADescriptionLocated in the beautiful mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (EKVC) is a120 bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation for Kentucky veterans.EKVC is operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and was built for the sole purpose of takingcare of Kentucky Veterans.The Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center is looking for a self- motivated, energetic Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) who possess the skills, knowledge, and desire to care for Kentucky Veterans using a holistic nursingapproach consistent with current standards of nursing practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse should hold anursing license that is in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing direct care to assigned residents, including ADL's.
- Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
- Assesses patient conditions.
- Plans and provides interventions
- Evaluates the care for residents.
Skills and Expectations 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 the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Perry County, KY, hasan approved Locality Premium of $4.05 in 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 practical nurse or must have 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 ConditionsDuties may involve close work with possibly hostile mental patients. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions which requires the following of safety procedures.Probationary PeriodThis 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 Jennifer Smith at ...@ky.gov or (606) ###-####.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D