SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008435

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Captures shift assignments to team members, providing supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff and follow up to ensure completion of assignments
• Assists 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
• Reports resident concerns and needs promptly to the appropriate team member
• Aids in monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks
• Follows Resident’s Rights policies at all times and maintains confidentiality of resident information
• Consistently works 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
• Documents services and care plan outcomes appropriately within the facility software/database
• Participates in staff development and orientation of new personnel
• Attends all in-service programs, training classes and meetings. Assumes responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook
• Observes all facility safety, infection control, risk management, HIPAA policies

Requirements

• 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

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)

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

Annual Salary: $50,960.78

Schedule

Paid Bi-weekly

Additional Information

All SLPN's working 2nd or 3rd shift will be eligible for $1.00/hr. shift differential.

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.

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.