SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50009051nnDate: Dec 5, 2024nnThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .nnRequisition No: 840940nnAgency: Veterans AffairsnnWorking Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50009051nnPay Plan: Career ServicennPosition Number: 50009051nnSalary: $49,960.77nnPosting Closing Date: 12/31/2024nnTotal Compensation Estimator Tool ( #840940nnSENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSEnnFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRSnnDouglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing HomennPort Charlotte, Charlotte County, FLnnNon-Negotiable Annual Salary: $49,960.77nnPaid Bi-WeeklynnThe Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture!nnThe average CNA to patient ratio is 1 to 7nnThe average Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 20nnExcellent patient care resources and time allotmentnnCeiling lift system in every patient room and their bathroomnnAmple Supplies and PPE equipmentnnState of the art smoke free facilitynnOn-site PharmacynnExcellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, ?disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and ?sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and one (1) personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ?Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).?nn*Position for Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (SLPN) may include a sign-on bonus of $2,000.00, which will be paid out over a two-year period at 6-month intervals. Restrictions apply. Any employee leaving employment with the agency or moving to OPS prior to that timeframe will forfeit any additional bonus reimbursement. Returning employees must have left the Department for a period of 12 months or more to be ?eligible for the sign-on bonus.nnThe FDVA Nursing State Veterans’ Nursing Homes and Domiciliary are designated employment sites for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program.nnFrom funds available, the program may make nursing education loan repayments of up to $4,000.00 per year, per nurse enrolled in the program, for a maximum of four years.nnPayment is made at the end of each 12-month enrollment period and made directly to the participant’s lender.nnEnrollment and payment of awards is based on available funds.nnEducation and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.nn*Other vacant positions/shifts, including OPS (temporary) positions/shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.nnMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :nnMust be willing and able to work weekends and holidays, as needed.nnLicensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.nnMust have current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.nnKnowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).nnSuccessful completion of the due diligence process includes, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug screen.nnPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :nnOne (1) year of experience in long-term care/120-bed skilled nursing facility, with a geriatric population.nnOne (1) year of experience providing practical nursing services.nnExperience with Electronic Medical Records.nnPOSITION DESCRIPTION :nnProvide quality care to the veteran residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act.nnPerform assigned duties to include, but not limited to administration of medications and treatments per MD order, monitoring and providing interventions to meet the needs of the resident, completing accurate Clinical documentation reflective of resident’s status and supervising CNA and other supportive caregiver.nnAdminister medications and perform treatments to assigned patients. Complete documentation of needs and treatment as required by local, state, and federal requirements. Assist team members in giving care to patients.nnAdminister direct care using nursing skills and judgment as needed. Evaluate and document the patient's condition and nursing needs. Set goals and prescribe appropriate nursing interventions to meet the physical, psychological, social rehabilitative and discharge planning. Initiate and share in leadership of team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.nnAssign nursing care to team members in accordance with the patients' needs and available staffing. Coordinate other duties as needed.nnDirect and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.nnAssist with orientation of new personnel.nnCoordinate nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments/disciplines.nnEstablish and maintain communications and utilize teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.nnReport pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physician, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor and appropriate family member).nnRecord observations accurately and concisely. Assist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department.nnFollow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Ensure economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.nnParticipate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.nnActively participate in continuing educational programs for self-development and in overall quality improvement programs.nnPerform other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.nnThis position is in the Career Service system.nnThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.nnCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.nnThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.nnVETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.nnLocation:nnPORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33954nnNearest Major Market:Fort Myers