Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky Hopkinsville, KY, US

$48,211.92 - $54,639.12 / year

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11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$48,211.92 - $54,639.12 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

2400 Russellville Road

Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA

Description

Are you compassionate and caring? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Western State Nursing Facility may be the place for you! Located on the historic campus of Western State Hospital, the facility is a 144-bed state-funded Skilled Nursing Facility. The facility has earned a Five-Star Quality Rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It is also listed on the "Best Nursing Homes" by US News and World Reports. We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team to administer medication and care for our residents.

A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for these positions.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Prepares, administers and charts medication. Performs medical treatment as instructed by the physician. Gives injections and administers G-tube feedings and care.
Accepts and accounts for drugs and related paraphernalia. Explains medication purposes, dosages and possible side effects to residents.
Keeps general administrative operation records as required. Performs simple maintenance on medical equipment.
Gathers preliminary medical information from resident or physician at sick call. Reports unusual incidents with staff or residents.
Schedules patients to see physician and assist with examinations. Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and records on resident's chart. Provides first aid for minor injuries.
Completes in-service education training in-person or online. Responds to facility codes and emergencies.
Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

Communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Organizational skills

The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

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 Terrie Gager at terrie.gager@ky.gov or 270-889-2945.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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