Nurse Aide State Registered I

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8/22/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Nurse Aide State Registered I

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

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:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Assist residents with personnel hygiene such as bathing, dental/Oral Care, Hair/Nail care.
• Perform total physical care to include assisting with meals, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.
• Assist with meals and nourishment for residents requiring assistance and restorative dining.
• Measure and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration, and height as instructed.
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions by escorting to the bathroom, providing bedpan or portable commodes. Check and record intake and output flow charts.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis.

This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant must have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate must submit paperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.

This position, in _102202406_, Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $6.96 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionally encounter unpredictable patient/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 [email protected] or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D