LPN Nurse- Senior Care, 2nd shift

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008435

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Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008435

Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home

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. 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.

Other Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, including OPS (Temporary) positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required

Must possess a valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure

Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding

Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

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)

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

Attends all in-service programs, training classes and meetings. Observe all facility safety, infection control, risk management, HIPAA policies

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.