LPN Full-time
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky Hanson, KY, US
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2603733

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$23.90 Hourly

Locality Premium - $6.97 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

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 in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking self- motivated, energetic Licensed Practical Nurses who possess the skills, knowledge, and desire to care for Kentucky Veterans.

Here you will be able to provide direct care for our residents by:

  • Prepare, administer and document medications
  • Perform medical treatments
  • Check vital signs
  • Follow policies to ensure our residents are care for
  • Document all required information
  • Assist each resident with their needs

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’s Veterans 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 $6.97 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 Meagan Shannon at meagan.shannon@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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