Charge Nurse

About the role

Advertisement Closes 9/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604889 Charge Nurse Pay Grade 15 Salary $31.81 Hourly Locality Premium - $15.53 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK   Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY 40390 USA Description The 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. The Charge Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. The hours for the position are 7pm-7am. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Supervises professional ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of residents and makes recommendations to the Nursing Administrator and Nurse Shift Supervisor. Assesses, plans and interventions, and evaluates care of residents. Participates in care planning process. Participates in all aspects of direct care including responding to emergency situations. Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules. Participates in staff education and serves as a preceptor in New Employee Orientation. Reassigns staff according to resident acuity. Performs other duties as required. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills Professionalism Adaptability and flexibility Self-starter Compassionate The 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. This position has an approved Locality Premium of $15.53, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). 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.; 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. 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 or 859-858-1443. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D