<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>12/18/2025 (7:00 PM EST)</p> <p>25-07385</p> <p>Nurse Supervisor</p> <p>Pay Grade 16</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$34.99 Hourly</p> <p>Locality Premium - $15.09 per hour</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK</p> <p>Click here for more details on state employment.</p> <p>Hiring Agency</p> <p>General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs</p> <p>Location</p> <p>926 Veterans Drive</p> <p>Hanson, KY 42413 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work in our nursing department in the role of Staff Development Nurse.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Participates in the general orientation process for all new employees and acts as a preceptor for new employees within the Nursing Service Branch. </li><li>Participates in the QA program. </li><li>Conducts weekly, monthly and yearly in-services. </li><li>Tracks and records the continuing education for the Nursing Services Branch. </li><li>Performs professional nursing care such as preparing and administering medications, wound care, catheter care, intravenous therapy and dressing changes. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Knowledge/Skills Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task. </li><li>Critical thinking and problem solving skills. </li><li>Strong attention to detail. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $15.09 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements)</p> <p>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.</p> <p>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.</p> <p>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>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 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.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases or hazards common to a hospital or institutional setting, which requires the following of safety procedures.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.</p> <p>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Meagan Shannon at meagan.shannon@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>