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Registered Nurse

Kentucky Personnel CabinetBowling Green, KentuckyPosted Sep 23, 2026

Compensation

$11 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Posted

Sep 23, 2026

Requirements Summary

Applicants must be licensed as a registered nurse in Kentucky or hold a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Required licensure and credentials must be maintained throughout employment; no prior experience, training, or skills are specified.

Core Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to veterans in a skilled nursing facility, including performing medical treatments, administering prescribed medications, and collecting assessment data. Supervise clinical staff in resident care and document essential information.

Key Skills

Nursing CareMedical TreatmentsMedication AdministrationClinical AssessmentResident CareClinical Staff SupervisionDocumentationInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalismAdaptabilityFlexibilityCompassion

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Company Information

  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Type: Government Agency

Government Experience

  • Federal Government Experience: Department of Veterans Affairs, EXECUTIVE BRANCH
  • Government Experience Preferred: Department of Veterans Affairs, EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Full Job Description

Advertisement Closes 9/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET) req81433 Registered Nurse Pay Grade 14 Salary $28.92 Hourly Locality Premium - $11.08 per hour Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15% Weekend Premium – 25% Holiday Premium – 25% 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 1111 Veterans Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA Description The Robert E. Spiller 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 Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for caring for the Veterans of the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs nursing duties under direction of a physician. Performs medical treatments and administers medications as prescribed. Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the RN clinical skills. Supervises other clinical staff in administering care to the residents and documents essential information. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills Professionalism Adaptability and flexibility Self-starter Compassionate 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. This position, Warren County has an approved Locality Premium of $11.08 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary: Second & Third shift: 15% Weekend: 25% Holidays: 25% Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE 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://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx 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 Work is typically performed in a hospital or institutional setting. May be exposed to hazards common in hospitals or institutional settings 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 270-535-4951. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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