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3/17/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-01601

Nurse Program Administrator

Salary

$4,818.50 - $6,065.28 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

926 Veterans Dr
Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated, caring individual to be the Nurse Program Administrator (Assistant Director of Nursing) of our Nursing Department. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures clinical rounds are completed and makes recommendations as necessary.
• Assists the Nurse Executive in establishing/defining duties of nursing staff to ensure they are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates resident care on a daily basis, ensuring resident care needs are met.
• Assumes the responsibilities of Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
• Conducts performance evaluations.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Good work ethic
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail

If you are seeking a rewarding career serving those who have served, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Program Administrator position.
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 agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases 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 LaDonna Scott at ladonna.scott@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D