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SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 1
Date: Aug 14, 2024
Location:
PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33025
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Requisition No: 835497
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50000221
Salary: 49,960.77
Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2024
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Requisition 835497
SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home
Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida
Annual Salary: $49,960.77 plus the Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $1,456.00
Paid Bi-Weekly
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.
Shifts Available:
6:45 a. m. to 3:15 p. m. (30-Minute Break)
2:45 p. m. to 11:15 p. m. (30-Minute Break)
10:45 p. m. to 7:15 a. m. (30-Minute Break)
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U. S. We are seeking motivated and dynamic individuals to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture!
The average CNA to patient ratio is 1 to 10
The average Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 20
Excellent patient care resources and time allotment
Ceiling lift system in every patient room and their bathroom
Ample Supplies and PPE equipment
State of the art smoke free facility
On-site Pharmacy
Excellent retirement package and deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and one (1) personal day.
Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges for up to six (6) credits per semester, and so much more. 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.
*Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.
*Other vacant positions/shifts, including OPS (temporary) positions/shifts 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 be licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Florida.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR.)
Must have basic computer skills.
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 experience providing practical nursing services in a long-term health care environment (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living 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 veteran 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.
Administer medications and perform treatments to assigned patients.
Complete documentation of needs and treatment as required by local, state, and federal requirements.
Assist team members in giving care to patients.
Administer direct care using nursing skills and judgment as needed.
Evaluate and document the patient's condition and nursing needs.
Set goals and prescribe appropriate nursing interventions to meet the physical, psychological, social rehabilitative and discharge planning.
Initiate and share in leadership of team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
Assign nursing care to team members in accordance with the patients' needs and available staffing.
Coordinate other duties as needed.
Direct and evaluate nursing care provided to patients. Assist with orientation of new personnel.
Coordinate nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments/disciplines.
Establish and maintain communications and utilize teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i. e. physician, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor and appropriate family member).
Record observations accurately and concisely.
Assist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department.
Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
Ensure economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.
Participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
Actively participate in continuing educational programs for self-development and in overall quality improvement programs.
Perform other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.
This position is in the Career Service system.
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