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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Registered Nurse Advanced Practitioner

Pay: $7,339/mo

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Wilmore, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 15 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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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

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Job Description

Advertisement Closes 9/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604841 Registered Nurse Advanced Practitioner Pay Grade 18 Salary $7,338.94 Monthly Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

FULL TIME

INELIGIBLE 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 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY 40390 USA Description The Thomson-Hood 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, Advanced Practitioner position is responsible for providing a wide range of professional nursing services for the residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. Shift is 8am-430pm. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Provides assessment and diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses. This includes consultation with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility. Prescribes medications, treatments, medical devices, and issues prescriptions for non-scheduled legend drugs as defined by Kentucky Revised Statutes. Cross-coverage when medical director and colleagues are absent. Performs physical and/or psychiatric examinations and preventative health measures within the guidelines and instructions of physician. Performs annual reviews, discharge planning and summaries and psychoactive drug regimen reviews as provided through pharmacy. Provides patient and family counseling and education regarding treatments, diagnosis, and end of life issues. Serves on medical and nursing committees as appropriate. Attends multidisciplinary team meetings and medical staff meetings. Minimum Requirements

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse and licensed with the Kentucky Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, in addition to holding a national certification in a specified nurse practitioner population focus.

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//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/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53815 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 Normal working conditions within a health care facility. These facilities may include persons with abnormal behaviors and/or contagious disease, 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 Cheryl Hoover at Cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job