Registered Nurse Job at Kentucky Department Of Corrections
Kentucky Department Of Corrections Wilmore, KY 40390
$21.47 - $31.81 an hour
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5/21/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-03894
Registered Nurse
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$21.47 - $31.81 Hourly
- Locality Premium - $18.25 per hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore KY 40390 USA
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:
This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant must have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate must submit paperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.
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.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-starter
- Compassionate
This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant must have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate must submit paperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.
- This position, in the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $18.25 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 registered nurse or possess 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 classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44650
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48253
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf
http://www.kbn.ky.gov
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44650
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48253
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf
http://www.kbn.ky.gov
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to hazards such as caring for patients with infectious diseases. Must observe rigid guidelines to guard against these and other dangers such as radiation, chemicals used for sterilization and anesthetics.
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 8598581443.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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