OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE WW

Requisition No: 879929 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE WW Pay Plan: Health Care Practice Position Number: 50601635 Salary: $25.21 Posting Closing Date: 08/09/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolRequisition #879929 OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (Weekend Warrior Program) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County Hourly Rate: $25.21 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 and dynamic individuals to join our Weekend Warrior Program. **Multiple OPS (Temporary) positions and shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. ** *Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays, as needed. Must possess licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Florida. Must have current CPR certification. Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Successful completion of the due diligence process, to include but not limited to, a Level II Background check and drug screen. https://info.flclearinghouse.com PREFERRED 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. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The incumbent is responsible for providing quality care for the veteran residents to ensure their health, safety and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Also, will: Perform assigned duties to include but are 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 status and supervising CNA and other supportive caregivers. 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 Other Personnel Service (Temporary) 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.

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Make rounds with physicians and other health care personnel per established policies and procedures. Monitor physician’s orders for completion. Review and follow-up on resident incidents or complaints. Count narcotics at beginning and end of shift. Assure that narcotic records are accurate for assigned shift. Will provide supervision (lead worker duties) for the facility on an assigned shift as required and as defined in 60K-2.0061 (3) (d) F.A.C. Will supervise subordinates on assigned unit. Review work assignments with staff on unit and assign team members in accordance with the patient’s needs, available staffing, and in accordance with policies and procedures. Assure assigned CNAs are in dining room on time. Try to problem solve with employees as required before involving supervisor. Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions as it occurs. Will record observations accurately and concisely. Notify supervisor, physician and family of changes. Document all notifications as they are made. Assist physicians with special tests and procedures as required and within the scope of the Florida Nursing Practice Act. Receive and give report at beginning and end of shift by making walking rounds with the off-going and on-coming nurse. On assigned residents and within the assigned time frame will: Complete, sign and date the MDS, RAP modules and additional assessments. Will review and update care plans; notify chairperson if changes need to be made per established policies and procedures; and attend Interdisciplinary Care Plans when requested. Will maintain professional standards of nursing care at all times. Follows all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department. Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-services, meetings, Care Plans and MDS as required. Will ensure economical utilization of supplies and proper charging of items to residents’ accounts. Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Will maintain valid CPR certification and perform as needed. Perform all other related 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. 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Requisition No: 879591 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008431 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 50008431 Salary: 50,960.78 Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of VETERANS' AFFAIRS Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home Panama City, Bay County Annual Salary: $50,960.78 Paid Bi-weekly **All SLPN's working 2nd or 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).‎ 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.*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com PREFERRED 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) POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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. 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 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.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.