About this opportunity
Commonwealth of Kentucky lists this Registered Nurse opportunity in hanson, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$28.92 Hourly
Locality Premium - $14.41 per hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 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.
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
We offer flexible scheduling, holiday, weekend and shift premiums and the Veterans Affairs Nurse LoanRepayment Program.
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 Meagan Shannon at or .
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Worksite address
hanson, KY, 42413, US
Who can apply
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