SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008078

Requisition No: 835756 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008078

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50008078 

Salary:  49,960.77 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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Requisition #835756

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SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home

Panama City, Bay County

Annual Salary: $49,960.77

Paid Bi-weekly

 

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served 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.

 

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.  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).‎

 

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

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure
• Must possess a valid CPR certification
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
• Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug screen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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