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Licensed Practical Nurse
Commonwealth of KentuckyBowling Green, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
💰 $46,000/yr
About the role
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2603431
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$23.90 Hourly
Locality Premium – $6.27 per hour
Locality Premium – $6.27 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
1111 Veterans Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA
Description
The Bowling Green Veterans Center, a 24/7 long-term care skilled nursing facility dedicated to serving
Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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:
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:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 Medical Director, Registered Nurse Advanced Practitioner, or Registered Nurse.
- Prepares, administers, and documents oral and intramuscular medication. Initiates and maintains intravenous therapy. Ensure adequate supply of medical and treatment supplies.
- Collects assessment data and cares for our veterans within the scope of the LPN clinical skills.
- Documents appropriately on all required clinical forms. Inputs Physician’s orders into Electronic Health Record (Point Click Care).
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-starter
- Compassionate
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 and Third shift: 15%
- Weekend and 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 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=52117
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38813
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf
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.
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52117
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38813
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/020/070.pdf
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.
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 Trina Daves - Director of Nursing at Trina.Daves@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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