REGISTERED NURSE - 50009672

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Location:

　　LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025

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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

　　Nearest Major Market:Lake City