Licensed Practical Nurse

Advertisement Closes 8/13/2026 (11:59 PM ET) Pay Grade 12 $23.90 Hourly Locality Premium - $12.45 per hour EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY 40390 USA Description The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful Wilmore, Kentuckythat is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providingcompassionate care. Performs nursing duties under direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Administers medication and treatments as prescribed. Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the LPN clinical skills. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills Professionalism Adaptability and flexibility Self-starter Compassionate This position, in the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Jessamine County has anapproved Locality Premium of $12.45 in 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 practical nurse or must have 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 Duties may involve close work with possibly hostile mental patients. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky