Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Pay Grade 14
Salary: $28.92 hourly
Locality Premium: $7.08 per hour

Employment Type:

Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible for Overtime Pay | 18A | 40.0 hours/week

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans. Our mission is to serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center during the 7 pm–7 am shift.

• Perform nursing duties under the direction of a physician.
• Perform medical treatments and administer medications as prescribed.
• Collect assessment data and care for veterans within the scope of RN clinical skills.
• Supervise other clinical staff in administering care to residents and document essential information.

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

• Education:
  
  See special requirements.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  None.

• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. KRS 521.16 KRS 537.51 KAR  Kentucky Board of Nursing

Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. Employees may be exposed to hazards common in hospitals or institutional settings and must follow safety procedures.

Initial and promotional probationary periods of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover ver or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D