What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Program Administrator position at Commonwealth of Kentucky - General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs?

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5/14/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02140

Nurse Program Administrator

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$6,671.26 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1111 Veterans Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Bowling Green 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 Nurse Program Administrator (Assistant Director of Nursing) position is responsible for providing administrative support duties for the Nurse Executive in directing nursing activities for the Bowling Green Veterans Center.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Assists the Nurse Executive with the oversight of nursing operations for the Bowling Green Veterans Center
Provides reports and recommendations as needed or required to the Nurse Executive concerning nursing operations
Assists the Nurse Executive in the development, implementation and evaluation of facility policies, procedures, and guidelines on an annual and on-going basis
Serves on multiple committees, participates in the selection, promotion and disciplining of nursing staff

Preferred skills and abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills
Professionalism
Adaptability and flexibility
Self-starter
Compassionate

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three 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/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

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 Trina Daves at Trina.Daves@ky.gov or 270-535-5471.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $80,055

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