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Registered Nurse
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,674 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- $11.08 per hour Shift Premium for Second and Third shift
- 15% Weekend Premium
- 25% Holiday Premium
- 25% 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 1111 Veterans Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA Description The Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans 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 Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the Veterans of the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs nursing duties under direction of a physician. Performs medical treatments and administers medications as prescribed. Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the RN clinical skills. Supervises other clinical staff in administering care to the residents and documents essential information.Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills Professionalism Adaptability and flexibility Self-starter Compassionate 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.
Weekend:
25%Holidays:
25% Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION
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NONESPECIAL 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 inKRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Trina Daves at Trina.Daves@ky.gov or 270-535-4951. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job