Registered nurse - 50000819

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

• 07/01/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool 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

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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.