SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50000082
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 843801
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50000082
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50000082
Salary: $49,960.77 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025
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Requisition # [[843801]]
SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE / GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL NURSE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home
Land O' Lakes, Pasco County
Annual Salary: $49,960.77
Paid Bi-weekly $1,921.57
2:45 pm – 11:15 pm & 10:45 pm – 7:15 am shifts may be eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential
OPS SLPN (WW) Weekend Warrior positions available at the rate of $24.72/hour. The eligible shifts are weekdays Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM, 11PM to 7AM, and all shifts that fall on a weekend – Saturday and Sunday. You must work at least one weekend shift per pay period.
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.
Direct care Senior Licensed Practical Nurse applicants that have not been employed by the FDVA in the last 12 months may be eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus. OPS and non-direct care positions are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.
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 / GPN positions, 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:
- Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
- Valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse or possession of a graduate practical nurse letter from the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Fluency in the English Language: Reading, Writing, Speaking and understanding.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeable in the use of computer applications: Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
- Successful completion of a current Level II Criminal Background Screening to include, but not limited to a drug test and finger printing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience working with a geriatric population in a skilled long-term care facility.
- Experience passing medications in a skilled nursing facility.
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