Nurse Aide State Registered I
Full Time
Wilmore, KY 40390
$11.02 - $16.32 an hour
Posted
Job description
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5/15/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-03993
Nurse Aide State Registered I
Pay Grade
08
Salary
$11.02 - $16.32 Hourly
- Locality Premium - $8.98 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
Wilmore KY 40390 USA
Description
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.
We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans.
Expectations include but are not limited to:
We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans.
Expectations include but are not limited to:
- Assist residents with personnel hygiene such as bathing, dental/Oral Care, Hair/Nail care.
- Must have an active status as a nurse aide on the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) Nurse Aide Registry.
- Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions by escorting to the bathroom, providing bedpan or portable commodes. Checks and records intake and output flow charts.
- Assist with meals and nourishment for residents requiring assistance and restorative dining.
- Performing total physical care to include assisting with meals, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.
- Measure and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration, height, as instructed.
- Collects and labels specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- This position, in 102202406, Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $8.98 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 possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/906/001/100.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
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions. May occasionally encounter unpredictable resident behavior.
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 cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 8598581443.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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