Registered Nurse - Hanson, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

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Locality Premium – $ per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 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 a self- motivated, energetic Registered Nurse who possesses 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, which includes 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

We offer flexible scheduling, holiday, weekend and shift premiums and the Veterans Affairs Nurse Loan Repayment 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 $ 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 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