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Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center

Radcliff, Kentucky

Posted Jun 23 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans.
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Experience
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
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What it pays

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Below most Kentucky staff postingsKentucky staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $41/hr, across 189 postings.
Pay differential
Locality Premium - $6.37 per hour Locality Premium - $6.37 per hour

The role and schedule

Patients
The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans. The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans.

The workplace

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Hiring organization
Hiring contact
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact BJ Brown at Billiejo.Brown@ky.gov. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact BJ Brown at Billiejo.Brown@ky.gov.

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6/29/2026 (8:00 pm edt)

  • req79226
  • Registered Nurse
  • Pay Grade
  • 14
  • Salary
  • $28.92 Hourly
  • Locality Premium - $6.37 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 Radcliff, KY 40160 USA Description The Radcliff Veteran 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 residents of the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff 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 position, in org unit 10202457, Hardin county has an approved Locality Premium of $6.37 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). Minimum Requirements

Education

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Experience, training, OR

Skills

NONE

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Education

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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 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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In RADCLIFF, KY

RADCLIFF, KY

Living costs about 10% below the US average

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