Job Description

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11/9/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-06624
Nurse Aide State Registered I
Pay Grade
09
Salary
$17.95 Hourly



Locality Premium - $3.23 Per Hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
200 Veterans Drive

Hazard, KY 41701 USA
Description
The 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 directed.

Preferred 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 environments. Working 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 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 possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/906/001/100.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
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionally encounter unpredictable patient/resident behavior.
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 Jade Owens at jowens@ky.gov or (606) 435-6196.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D