SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50000036
Date: Sep 6, 2024
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Requisition No: 837040
Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50000036
Robert H. Jenkins State Domiciliary Veterans' Home
Lake City, Columbia County
Available Shift: 11:30pm to 8:00am. All shifts are overtime eligible. All SLPN's working 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).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensure in Florida as Practical Nurse
- Must possess a current CPR certification
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required
- Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, speaking and writing
- Must be willing and able to work 11:30pm-8:00am
- Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year of experience in long-term care or 120 bed skilled nursing facility
- Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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. 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 current status and supervising CNA and other supportive care giver.
- 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
- Participate in staff development and orientation of new personnel
- Attends all in-service programs, training classes and domiciliary meetings. Assumes responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook
- Observe all facility safety, infection control, risk management, HIPAA policies
- Performs other related duties as required
This position is in the Career Service system.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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