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7/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)



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) provides clinical administrative support tothe Nurse Manager (Director of Nursing) in directing nursing activities and overseeing nursing operations atthe Bowling Green Veterans Center. This role provides leadership and clinical guidance to nursing staff,helping to drive clinical excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster a positive work environmentaligned with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Operations Oversight - Assist the Nurse Manager with oversight of all clinical operations, ensuringnursing activities comply with state and federal regulations, including Centers for Medicare and MedicaidServices (CMS) requirements.
• Policy and Procedure Development - Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation offacility policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Quality Improvement - Serve on multiple facility committees (e.g., Quality Assurance, Clinical Outcomes) tocoordinate and drive facility-wide quality improvement initiatives. Gather clinical data, draft reports, andcontribute expertise to action plans, veteran care plans, and policy development.
• Staff Supervision and Development - Supervise nursing staff; approve leave requests, time sheets, and completeperformance evaluations. Provide mentoring, coaching, and constructive performance feedback to clinical staff.Participate in the selection, promotion, and disciplinary processes for nursing personnel.
• Clinical Leadership - Assess opportunities to improve clinical services by monitoring data within theelectronic documentation system, reviewing written audits, and evaluating clinical competency results.Supervise the implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.
• Daily Operations - Perform daily rounds and report resident care status to the Nurse Manager. Conduct staffmeetings and communicate effectively with nursing personnel.
• Provider and External Relations - Interact frequently with providers and professionals outside the facility,requiring strong customer service skills and professional responsiveness.
• Leadership Coverage - Fulfill the duties and provide clinical departmental leadership in the absence of theNurse Manager.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Professionalism and a positive, team-oriented demeanor
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic clinical environment
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative
• Compassionate approach to Veteran-centered care
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities

Why Join the Bowling Green Veterans Center?

• Meaningful mission serving Kentucky's Veterans
• Competitive state government salary and benefits package
• Stable, supportive work environment within the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape clinical excellence

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
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

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 [email protected] or 270-535-5471.