SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008429 Date: Aug 11, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website. Requisition No:881506 Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008429 Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home **Multiple positions/shifts are available. All SLPN's working 2nd or 3rd shift will be eligible for $1.00/hr. shift differential. ** Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester). The FDVA Nursing State Veterans’ Nursing Homes are designated employment sites for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program From funds available, the program may make nursing education loan repayments of up to $4000 per year, per nurse enrolled in the program, for a maximum of four years. Payment is made at the end of each 12-month enrollment period and made directly to the participant’s lender. Enrollment and payment of awards is based on available funds. ***Other Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, including OPS (Temporary) positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required Must possess a valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure Must possess a valid CPR certification Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to,a Level II background check and drug screen One (1) year of experience in long-term care/120-bed skilled nursing facility, with a geriatric population One (1) year of experience providing practical nursing services Experience with Electronic Medical Records Experience passing medications in a skilled nursing facility Knowledgeable in the use of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) POSITION DESCRIPTION: The incumbent is responsible for providing quality care to the residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Incumbent reports to the Nursing Supervisor. Provides administrative support that is technical in nature through established nursing standards, the individualized care plan and interdisciplinary teamwork according to established local and FDVA policies and procedures Coordinates shift assignments to team members, providing supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff and follow up to ensure completion of assignments Provide assistance with all aspects of resident care, treatments, self-administration of medications, coordinating medical appointments and spending time in social interactions with residents each shift worked Report resident concerns and needs promptly to the appropriate team member Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks Follow Resident’s Rights policies at all times and maintain confidentiality of resident information Consistently work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family or resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNP’s, consultants and ancillary service providers to assist residents to achieve maximum abilities, safety and promote happiness Document services and care plan outcomes appropriately within the facility software/database Participate in staff development and orientation of new personnel Attends all in-service programs, training classes and meetings. Assumes responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook Observe all facility safety, infection control, risk management, HIPAA policies Performs other related duties as required This position is in the Career Service system. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The 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. VETERANS’ 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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr