OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50601610

Requisition No: 846660 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50601610

 Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 50601610 

Salary:  $22.32 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2025 

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OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (ADMISSIONS)

 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Pembroke Pines, Broward County, FL.

Hourly Rate: $22.32 Hourly

Paid Bi-weekly

 

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S.  We are seeking motivated, dynamic individual to join our Team.  Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

 

*Other vacant position/ shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

 

*Employment history and education must be verifiable.  Please attach any credentials you claim (degree, certifications, etc.) to your application.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of Florida.
• Must have up to date CPR certification.
• One (1) year of experience in providing practical nursing services, case management, marketing, or sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening and Drug Test.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Web-based applications.
• Marketing experience/ skills.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Administrator and is responsible for the resident admission process and documentation of all components of that process for the State Veterans’ Nursing Home.
• Interview and counsel potential residents for possible placement within the facility.  Greet visitors and conduct tours of the facility for prospective residents and their families.  Coordinate compilation of required pre-admission and admission documentation.  Prepare resident applications, schedule admission, coordinate room assignments and establish a medical record.
• Receive and respond to related incoming mail.  Maintain documentation tracking the status of applications received and contacts with potential residents.
• Initiate and conduct marketing of the nursing home to hospital discharge planners, private sector nursing homes and other agencies.  Establish and maintain public relations with and contact information of area hospital discharge planners, Social Services managers and nurses.  Maintain contact with the Veteran’s Service Officers at the VA Medical Centers, County Veterans Service Officers, local, federal and other state agencies to assist veterans.  Maintain close coordination with the Bureau Chief of Field Services.  Visit hospital and other referral source meetings as part of the facility marketing plan.
• Present potential resident application to the facility Admissions Committee and coordinate the admission process with facility department heads.
• Reviews medical information as part of the admission evaluation process.  Coordinate resident health issues and special needs with appropriate department heads to ensure res