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Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Wilmore, KY, United States


Overview
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.

Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:

See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

Special Requirements
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 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.

Contact
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

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