Charge Nurse

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Hanson, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. We are currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work in our nursing department as a Charge Nurse. This position will serve in the role of Charge Nurse and supervise professional and ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care. This position, in Hopkins County has an approved Locality Premium of $14.36 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). This position offers 15% on top of base pay for all hours worked on second and third shifts and 25% on top of base pay for all hours worked on a holiday or weekend. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing Compassionate Care. This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Requirements

Must have an active, unrestricted/probated status as a Registered Nurse on the KBN licensure verification.
Good communications and documentation skills.
Good work ethics.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Team leader.
Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
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.

Responsibilities

Supervise professional and ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care.
Administer medications and treatments.
Help to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.