REGISTERED NURSE

REGISTERED NURSEQualifying shifts may be eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.Employee Benefits:Competitive Wage ScaleHealth Insurance- Family Plan $180 per MONTHHealth Insurance- Individual Plan $50 per MONTHChoice of Insurance plans- HMO or PPOLife, Dental, Vision and much more offeredState Pension/ Retirement and 401KAccrue vacation and sick leave hoursNine paid holidaysTuition Waiver Program for full-time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semesterThe FDVA Nursing State Veterans' Nursing Homes and Domiciliary 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 $4,000.00 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 Registered Nurse positions/shifts, including OPS (Temporary) positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.Minimum Qualifications:Must possess a valid State of Florida Licensure as a Registered Nurse.Experience with medication administration in a skilled nursing facility.Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook and Word.Must have a current CPR certification.Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.Preferred Qualifications:Long-term care experience.Position Description:The incumbent is responsible for giving ordered treatments, administer prescribed medications, give direct ADL care and complete requirements for diagnostic procedures as requested by the attending physician on an assigned shift per established policies and procedures. Receive verbal orders, including telephone orders from attending physicians. Transcribes physician's orders to all appropriate documents on an assigned shift per established policies and procedures. Make rounds with physicians and other health care personnel per established policies and procedures. Monitor physician's orders for completion. Review and follow-up on resident incidents or complaints. Count narcotics at beginning and end of shift. Assure that narcotic records are accurate for assigned shift. Provide supervision (lead worker duties) for the facility on an assigned shift as required and as defined in 60K-2.0061 (3) (d) F.A.C. Supervise subordinates on assigned unit. Review work assignments with staff on unit and assign team members in accordance with the patient's needs, available staffing, and in accordance with policies and procedures. Ensure assigned CNAs are in the dining room on time. Problem solves with employees as required before involving supervisor. Recognize and respond to changes in residents' conditions as it occurs. Record observations accurately and concisely. Notify supervisor, physician and family of changes. Document all notifications as they are made. Assist physicians with special tests and procedures as required and within the scope of the Florida Nursing Practice Act. Receive and give reports at beginning and end of shift by making walking rounds with the off-going and on-coming nurse. For assigned residents and within the assigned time frame will: Complete, sign and date the MDS, RAP modules and additional assessments, review and update care plans; notify chairperson if changes need to be made per established policies and procedures; and attend Interdisciplinary Care Plans when requested. Always maintain professional standards of nursing care. Follows all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department. Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in services, meetings, Care Plans and MDS as required. Ensure economic utilization of supplies and proper charging of items to residents' accounts. Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Maintain valid CPR certification and perform as needed. Perform all other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.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.Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117