Nurse Program Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky

$80K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse required
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of experience
  • Licensed as a registered nurse in Kentucky or valid work permit required
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility

Responsibilities

  • Assist Nurse Executive in overseeing nursing operations
  • Provide reports and recommendations to Nurse Executive
  • Support in developing, implementing, and evaluating facility policies
  • Serve on multiple committees related to nursing staff
  • Participate in the selection and promotion of nursing staff

Benefits

  • Full-time employment position
  • Work with veterans and contribute to their care
  • Opportunity to influence nursing policies and practices
  • Involvement in committee work and administrative duties
  • Stable work environment with a defined probationary period
Full Job Description
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6/3/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Nurse Program Administrator

Pay Grade17

Salary

$6,671.26 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1111 Veterans Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Nurse Program Administrator (Assistant Director of Nursing) position is responsible for providingadministrative support duties for the Nurse Executive in directing nursing activities for the Bowling GreenVeterans Center.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Assists the Nurse Executive with the oversight of nursing operations for the Bowling Green Veterans Center
  • Provides reports and recommendations as needed or required to the Nurse Executive concerning nursing operations
  • Assists the Nurse Executive in the development, implementation and evaluation of facility policies, procedures, and guidelines on an annual and on-going basis
  • Serves on multiple committees, participates in the selection, promotion and disciplining of nursing staff
Preferred skills and abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self-starter
  • Compassionate


Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

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://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

Working Conditions

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases 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 at [redacted] or [redacted].

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