What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (Non-Merit) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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8/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2603867
Charge Nurse (Non-Merit)
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$62,033.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs
Location
114 Conroy AVE Building 5549
Fort Knox, KY 40121 USA
Description
The Bluegrass Challenge Academy is hiring a Charge Nurse that is responsible for managing or supervising all medical services within a Youth Challenge program within the Commonwealth of Kentucky including all shifts and contract medical support.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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/titles/201/020/070/ ; 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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
8/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2603867
Charge Nurse (Non-Merit)
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$62,033.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs
Location
114 Conroy AVE Building 5549
Fort Knox, KY 40121 USA
Description
The Bluegrass Challenge Academy is hiring a Charge Nurse that is responsible for managing or supervising all medical services within a Youth Challenge program within the Commonwealth of Kentucky including all shifts and contract medical support.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise and, or, conduct sick call operations, medication storage and distribution, schedule and transport cadets to external medical appointments.
- Maintain appropriate medical records.
- Identify and implement medical policy regarding enforcement of state and, or, federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Recommend staffing to provide effective and efficient health services.
- Coordinate medication supply with parents and pharmacy, coordinate insurance and medical billing activities, discuss injuries, medications, changes in wellness with family and doctors.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of three or more full and part time staff, including contract therapist and medical doctor.
- Maintain pay documents on all personnel.
- Monitor medication distribution records, conduct validation inventories, and excess medication destruction as required.
- Maintain OTC(over the counter) inventory of necessary items for shelf stock.
- Performs all required drug screening activities within the Academy.
- Ensure quality screening devices are used and results accurately recorded.
- A primary member of the Academy Management Team.
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/titles/201/020/070/ ; 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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $62,034