Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky, Wilmore, KY

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  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Wilmore, KY

Job Description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$23.90 Hourly


Locality Premium - $12.45 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 Dr
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful Wilmore, Kentucky that is committed to serving 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 Thomson-Hood 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 the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $12.45 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). Locality Premium is in addition to the starting base pay of $23.90

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. 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 Cheryl Hoover at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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