State of Florida·Columbia County, Florida
Provide quality care to residents to ensure health, safety, and security while administering medications and treatments. Supervise licensed and unlicensed staff and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.
Requisition No: 871172
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Senior licensed practical nurse - 50000036
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50000036
$50,960.78
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool Requisition #871172 SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/GRADUATE NURSE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Robert H.
Jenkins State Domiciliary Veterans' Home Lake City, Columbia County Annual Salary: $50,960.78 Paid Bi-weekly Available Shifts: 3:30pm-12:00am.
All shifts are eligible for overtime.
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 are 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). ***Other SLPN / GPN positions, including OPS Temporary positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date***
Must possess current licensure as a State of Florida Practical Nurse, or be in current Graduate Nurse (GN) status, possess an eligibility letter from the Florida Board of Nursing and the Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE (within 3 months of graduation from an approved program) Must possess a current CPR certification Must be willing and able to work in Lake City, FL Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test
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Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, and Word One (1) year of experience working with a geriatric population in a skilled long-term care facility. Experience with Electronic Medical Records
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.
Must hold a current Florida Practical Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status with an eligibility letter and ATT. Requires current CPR certification and the ability to pass a Level II background check and drug test.
Market context
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