Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky Radcliff, KY, US

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$23.90 Hourly

Locality Premium – $2.63 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

100 Veterans Drive

Radcliff, KY 40160 USA

Description

The Radcliff Veteran 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

Performs nursing duties under direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the LPN clinical skills.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills
Professionalism
Adaptability and flexibility
Self-starter
Compassionate

This position, in org unit 10202457, in Hardin county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.63 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 practical nurse or must have a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52117

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38813

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

Duties may involve close work with possibly hostile mental patients. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions 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 Heather Thompson at Heather.Thompson@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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