Registered Nurse

Advertisement Closes 4/30/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01802 Registered Nurse Pay Grade 14 Salary $28.92 - $33.23 Hourly Locality Premium - $7.08 per hour Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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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 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 (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Thomson-Hood 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 The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. This position is Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $7.08 compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

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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.

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//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 Cheryl Hoover at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D