Charge Nurse

About the role

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 Charge Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. The hours for the position are 7pm‑7am.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of residents and makes recommendations to the Nursing Administrator and Nurse Shift Supervisor.
• Assesses, plans and interventions, and evaluates care of residents.
• Participates in care planning process.
• Participates in all aspects of direct care including responding to emergency situations.
• Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Participates in staff education and serves as a preceptor in New Employee Orientation.
• Reassigns staff according to resident acuity.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

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

Requirements

• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Experience, training, or skills: Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Substitute education for experience: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• 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/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 job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
• Working conditions: Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases which may require 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.

Pay

Pay Grade 15 Salary $31.81 Hourly Locality Premium - $15.53 per hour.

Schedule

Hours: 7pm‑7am (40.0 HR/WK).