SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Senior Licensed Practical NurseThe Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a motivated, dynamic Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (SLPN) to join our team at Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home in Orlando, Orange County, FL. The annual salary is $50,960.78 paid bi-weekly. Eligible shifts have a $1.00/hr. shift differential. The position is overtime eligible with a 13-hour shift from 6:45 am to 8:35 pm or 6:45 pm to 8:35 am, working 40 hours in 3 days with every other weekend off.Our facility offers an excellent employee benefits package including:Competitive wage scaleChoice of insurance plans - HMO or PPOHealth insurance options: $50 per month for individual, $180 per month for familySpouse program: reduced cost for family health insurance premiums if both spouses work full-time for the State of FloridaLife, dental, vision, and moreThe Florida Retirement System with two retirement plansThe Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b pre-tax retirement program)Vacation leave, sick leave, and nine paid holidaysTuition waiver program for full-time employees up to 6 credit hours each semesterNursing Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramThe incumbent is responsible for providing quality care to residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities include:Providing quality care to residentsCoordinating shift assignments and supervising staffAssisting with resident care, treatments, and medicationsMonitoring and accountability of residentsMaintaining confidentiality of resident informationWorking cooperatively with residents, family members, and staffDocumenting services and care plan outcomesParticipating in staff development and orientationObserving facility safety, infection control, and HIPAA policiesMinimum qualifications include:Licensure in Florida as a Practical NurseCurrent CPR certificationKnowledgeable in Microsoft Office softwareEffective communication skills in EnglishSuccessful completion of employment screening processPreferred qualifications include:One year of experience in long-term care/skilled nursing facility with a geriatric populationOne year of experience providing practical nursing servicesExperience with Electronic Medical RecordsThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority in advance.