Posted 6d ago

Registered Nurse

@ Commonwealth of Kentucky
Wilmore, Kentucky, United States
$29/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:providing care, administering medications, supervising staff
Requirements Summary:Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or have a valid Kentucky Board of Nursing work permit; perform nursing assessments, administer medications, supervise clinical staff, and provide overnight resident care (7pm-7am).
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Connecting People to Purpose




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6/22/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)




req79046


Registered Nurse




Pay Grade
14




Salary


$28.92 Hourly

Locality Premium - $7.08 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


100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA




Description


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. This shift is 7pm-7am.



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.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
  • 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 _102202406_, 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. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx





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 [email protected] or 859-858-1443.




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




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