REGISTERED NURSE - 50000819

State of Florida Panama City, FL 32404, US

$67,742.74 / year

Requisition No: 875312

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 50000819

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50000819

Salary: 67,742.74

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026

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Requisition #875312

REGISTERED NURSE

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home

Panama City, Bay County, FL.

Annual Salary: $67,742.74

Paid Bi-Weekly

**All RNs working 2nd or 3rd shift will be eligible for $1.00/hr. shift differential**

The FDVA 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

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 (up to six (6) credits per semester), and so much more.

*Other vacant positions/shifts, including OPS (temporary) positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida
Must possess a current AHA BLS CPR certification
Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as needed
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with Electronic Medical Records
Experience working with Matrix Care
Experience in a long-term care facility (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living facility)
Experience with medication administration

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent is responsible for providing quality care to the veteran residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor.

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 when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed
Assess 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
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
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
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

This position is in the Career Service system

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.

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