RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Charge Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky Hazard, KY, US
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7/14/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2602850

Charge Nurse

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$31.81 Hourly

Locality Premium - $14.53 per hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

200 Veterans Drive

Hazard, KY 41701 USA

Description

The Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (EKVC) is a 120-bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care exclusively to Kentucky's Veterans. Proudly operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, EKVC was built with a single purpose, to honor and care for those who have served our nation.

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse) to join our leadership team. This position serves as the lead nurse on an assigned shift, providing clinical leadership, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring our Veteran residents receive exceptional, resident-centered care. If you enjoy mentoring others, making clinical decisions, and leading by example, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Provide first-line leadership and supervision to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Aides, and other nursing support staff
  • Coordinate daily staffing assignments to ensure quality resident care and appropriate unit coverage
  • Assess resident conditions and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans
  • Communicate changes in resident condition with physicians, APRNs, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families
  • Ensure nursing care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in quality assurance, resident assessments, and staff development initiatives
  • Mentor and orient new nursing staff while serving as a clinical resource for the team
  • Respond to emergency situations and provide direct nursing care as needed
  • Assist with performance coaching, documentation, and evaluation of nursing staff
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Preferred Skills And Abilities

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and support nursing staff while fostering a positive team environment

Working at EKVC means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving Kentucky's Veterans with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. We value teamwork, integrity, and excellence in resident care while providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. If you're ready to lead a team that makes a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

This position, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Perry County, KY, has an approved Locality Premium of $14.53 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

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. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 ; https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf http://www.kbn.ky.gov / 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

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases which may require 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 Jade Owens at jowens@ky.gov or (606) 435-6196.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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