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5/21/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary

$13.33 - $19.75 Hourly (*Locality Premium of $13.20 Hourly)

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
Radcliff, KY 40160 USA

Description

The Radcliff Veteran 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 Licensed Practical Nurse position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performs nursing duties under direction of a RN 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 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 org unit 10202457, Hardin county has an approved Locality Premium of $13.20 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Duties may involve close work with possibly hostile mental patients.

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 Tasha Johnson at Tasha.Johnson@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D