Nurse Supervisor
About The Position
The Joseph “Eddie” Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility in Hanson, Kentucky, committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. The posting describes a Registered Nurse role in the nursing department as Staff Development Nurse. The position participates in employee orientation and precepting, nursing quality assurance, staff in-service education, and tracking continuing education. It also provides professional nursing care, including medication administration and wound, catheter, intravenous, and dressing care. Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. Employees may be exposed to patients with infectious diseases or other hazards common to such settings and must follow safety procedures. The position requires Kentucky RN licensure or a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, maintained throughout employment. A fingerprint-supported national background check is conducted before an offer of employment; the agency cannot hire people with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. The position has a six-month initial and promotional probationary period, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience as a Registered Nurse; a bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- Must maintain required licensure, certifications, or other credentials for the length of employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the general orientation process for all new employees and act as a preceptor for new employees within the Nursing Service Branch.
- Participate in the quality assurance program.
- Conduct weekly, monthly, and yearly in-services.
- Track and record continuing education for the Nursing Services Branch.
- Perform professional nursing care, including preparing and administering medications, wound care, catheter care, intravenous therapy, and dressing changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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