SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - 50009051The 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! Excellent patient care resources and time allotment Ceiling lift system in every patient room and their bathroom Ample Supplies and PPE equipment State of the art smoke free facility On-site Pharmacy Excellent retirement package and 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 personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester), and so much more.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a valid licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of Florida.Must possess a valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR).Must be able and willing to work on a schedule that includes weekends and holidays.Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) year experience providing practical nursing services in a long-term health care environment (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living facility).Experience passing medications in a skilled nursing facility.Experience in the use of Electronic Medical Records.Knowledgeable in the use of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).POSITION DESCRIPTION:The incumbent is responsible for providing quality care to veteran residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Perform 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 care giver.