Advertisement Closes 12/17/2024 (7:00 PM EST) 24-07663 Registered Nurse Pay Grade14 Salary $28.92 Houly Locality Premium - $14.41 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 926 Veterans Drive Hanson, KY 42431 USA Description The Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. We are currently seeking for self- motivated, energetic Registered Nurses who possess the skills, knowledge,and desire to care for Kentucky Veterans using a holistic nursing approach. Here you will be able to providequality nursing services to our residents. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assessing and implementing care plans.
- Evaluating care for the residents.
- Guiding Nurse Aides in the care of residents.
- Charting health information.
- Participating in staff education and directly caring for our residents.
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 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, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $14.41 in compliance with 101 KAR2:034 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. 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 Jamie Carpenter at ...@ky.gov or 270-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D