Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

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

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• 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.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Self-starter
• Compassionate

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. This position, in org unit 102202406, in Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $7.08 compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

Experience, Training, or Skills: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): 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. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D