Commonwealth of Kentucky

Licensed Practical Nurse

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $23.90/hr  •  Radcliff, KY (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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6/14/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Grade
12

Salary

$23.90 Hourly

Locality Premium - $2.63 per hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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 Licensed Practical Nurse 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 RN or physician.
  • Administers medication and treatments as prescribed.
  • Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the LPN clinical skills.

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 $2.63 in compliance
with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

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 practical nurse or must have 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

Duties may involve close work with possibly hostile mental patients. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions 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 Heather THompson at Heather.Thompson@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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