Licensed Practical Nurse LPN- FULL-TIME , Senior Care

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50327995

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50327995

Overtime Eligible; May be eligible for shift differential.

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture!

Excellent patient care resources and time allotment

Ample Supplies and PPE equipment

State of the art smoke free facility

On-site Pharmacy

*The eligible shift are from Monday to Thursday 7PM to 7AM, and all shifts Friday through Sunday. You must work at least one shift during the pay period. Not a full-time position and does not have benefits.

Excellent retirement package and deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Nine (9) paid holidays andpersonal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester), and so much more.

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.

Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certificates, etc.) to your application.

This is a continuous advertisement for a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse.

Multiple positions, varied shifts, and OPS (Temporary) candidates will be selected from advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

Must possess a valid licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of Florida.

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.

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).

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.

Complete documentation of needs and treatment as required by local, state, and federal requirements. Assist team members in giving care to patients. Administer 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.

Assign nursing care to team members in accordance with the patients' needs and available staffing. Direct and evaluate nursing care provided to patients. Coordinate nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments/disciplines. physician, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor and appropriate family member). 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. Follow 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 economic 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. Actively participate in continuing educational programs for self-development and in overall quality improvement programs.

Perform other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.

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). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.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. 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 . For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Department of Financial Services