RN Full-time
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky Hazard, KY, US
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Registered Nurse

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$28.90 Hourly

Locality Premium - $13.30 per hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 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 a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team. This position provides professional nursing care to our Veteran residents while working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet each resident’s individual needs. If you are looking for an opportunity to use your nursing skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of Kentucky’s Veterans, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Assess resident needs and plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care
  • Provide direct professional nursing care to Veteran residents
  • Monitor resident conditions and promptly identify and report changes or concerns
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident care needs
  • Provide guidance and direction to nursing support staff in the delivery of resident care
  • Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
  • Communicate clinical issues and resident updates to appropriate personnel
  • Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate nursing interventions
  • Participate in staff education and serve as a preceptor during new employee orientation
  • Promote a safe, supportive, and resident-centered care environment
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Preferred Skills And Abilities

  • Compassionate and resident-focused approach to nursing care
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
  • Effective communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to prioritize and respond appropriately to changing resident needs
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to provide guidance and direction to other members of the nursing team
  • Dependable, professional, and committed to providing high-quality care

Working at EKVC means being part of a mission-driven team that puts Veterans first. We foster a supportive environment built on compassion, dignity, and respect. If you’re ready to use your nursing skills to serve those who served us, apply today.

This position, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Perry County, KY, has an approved Locality Premium of $13.30 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. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx 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 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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