Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky Hazard, KY 41701
$13.33 - $19.75 an hour
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5/20/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-04093
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$13.33 - $19.75 Hourly
Locality Premium – $10.67 per hour
Locality Premium – $10.67 per hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
200 Veterans Drive
Hazard, KY 41701 USA
Hazard, KY 41701 USA
Description
Located in the beautiful mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (EKVC) is a 120 bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation for Kentucky veterans.
EKVC is operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and was built for the sole purpose of taking care of Kentucky Veterans.
The Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center is looking for a self- motivated, energetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who possess the skills, knowledge, and desire to care for Kentucky Veterans using a holistic nursing approach consistent with current standards of nursing practice.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant must have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate must submit paperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.
This position, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Perry County, KY, has an approved Locality Premium of $10.67 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
EKVC is operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and was built for the sole purpose of taking care of Kentucky Veterans.
The Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center is looking for a self- motivated, energetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who possess the skills, knowledge, and desire to care for Kentucky Veterans using a holistic nursing approach consistent with current standards of nursing practice.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Provides direct care to assigned residents, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
- Assesses patient conditions
- Plans and provides interventions
- Evaluates the care for residents.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-starter
- Compassionate
This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant must have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate must submit paperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.
This position, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Perry County, KY, has an approved Locality Premium of $10.67 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. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44618 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48253 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf http://www.kbn.ky.gov Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this 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.
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 Jennifer Smith at jenniferD1.Smith@ky.gov or (606) 435-6196.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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