About the role
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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
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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 .
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