LPN Full-time
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Licensed Practical Nurse

apartment Commonwealth of Kentucky location_onWilmore, KY, US
$23.90 / HOUR
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Description

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful Wilmore, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • 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 an approved Locality Premium of $12.45 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). Locality Premium is in addition to the starting base pay of $23.90

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. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52117 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38813 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070. http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ 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.

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