Nurse Aide State Registered I - State of Kentucky : Job Details

Advertisement Closes8/13/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)25-04713Nurse Aide State Registered IPay Grade 09Salary$17.95 HourlyLocality Premium - $3.23 per hourEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyGeneral Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans AffairsLocation200 Veterans DriveHazard, KY 41701 USADescriptionThe Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (EKVC) is a 120-bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care exclusively to Kentucky's Veterans. Proudly operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, EKVC was built with a single purpose - to honor and care for those who have served our nation.We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Aide State Registered I to join our team. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in the lives of our Veteran residents.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:* Provide total personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting* Assist residents with meals and proper hydration, including restorative dining* Escort residents to medical appointments and activities* Record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure* Assist with lifting, repositioning, and transporting residents using assistive equipment* Maintain clean and safe living environments and follow infection control protocols* Observe and report any changes in resident condition to nursing staff* Perform additional care tasks as directedPreferred Skills and Abilities:* Compassionate and resident-focused* Reliable and self-motivated* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Team-oriented with a professional demeanor* Adaptable to changing needs and environmentsWorking at EKVC means being part of a mission-driven team that puts Veterans first. We foster a supportive environment built on compassion, dignity, and respect.If you're ready to serve those who served us, apply now.This position, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Services Department, in Perry County, KY, has an approved Locality Premium of $3.23 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: (See Special Requirements)EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONESubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONESPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and 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 ConditionsMay be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionally encounter unpredictable patient/resident behavior.Probationary PeriodThis 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 Jade Owens at [email protected] or (606) ###-####.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D