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MyFlorida REGISTERED NURSE - 50009672 in LAKE CITY, Florida
REGISTERED NURSE - 50009672
Date: Apr 19, 2024
Location:
LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025
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Requisition No: 821263
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 50009672
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50009672
Salary: $64,480.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2024
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Requisition #821263
REGISTERED NURSE
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Robert H. Jenkins State Domiciliary Veterans' Home
Lake City, Columbia County
Annual Salary: $64,480.00
Paid Bi-weekly
Currently Hiring for – 11:30PM to 8:00AM
Anticipated Vacancy
Position is eligible for overtime pay and eligible for $1.00 / hour Florida Nurses’ Association shift differential pay
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).
Other vacant Registered Nurse positions (shifts), Including OPS (temporary) may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a current Florida Registered Nursing License
Must have a current CPR certification
Must be willing and able to work in Lake City, Florida
Must be willing and able to work 11:30pm to 8:00am
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 screen and drug screen
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience working with a geriatric population in a skilled long-term care facility
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
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
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.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Lake City