Nurse Aide State Registered I
About The Position
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing facility serving Kentucky veterans. Its mission is to foster independence, preserve dignity, and provide compassionate care. The center seeks a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide who wants to care for Kentucky’s veterans. The role provides personal and physical care to residents, supports their hygiene, toileting, and nourishment, measures and records vital signs and other information, and collects specimens. Strong interpersonal skills are expected. The position requires mandatory COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption under CMS-3415-IFC. If appointed, the employee must have completed the primary vaccination series by the commencement of employment; proof is required. Requests for medical or religious exemption must be submitted before appointment for review and approval. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay. The hourly salary is $17.96, with a $6.96-per-hour locality premium for Jessamine County. The workplace is Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, Kentucky.
Requirements
- Possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry, as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- Maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Complete the primary COVID-19 vaccination series by commencement of employment, or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, dental and oral care, and hair and nail care.
- Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions, including escorting them to the bathroom and providing bedpans or portable commodes.
- Check and record intake and output on flow charts.
- Assist residents who need help with meals and nourishment, including restorative dining.
- Provide total physical care, including assistance with meals, and help meet veterans’ physical and psychosocial needs.
- Measure and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and height as instructed.
- Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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