Charge Nurse

The Radcliff Veteran 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 position is responsible for supervising employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of patients.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides supervision to nursing care staff.

• Makes regular rounds to check on residents.

• Ensures proper coverage so residents have adequate care.

• Provides clinical nursing care.

Preferred Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, adaptability and flexibility, self-starter, and compassionate.

Minimum 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=44650 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48253 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

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases.

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 Wendy Wheeler at Wendy.Wheeler@ky.gov.