SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008432

Date : Nov 18, 2025

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Requisition No : 865319

Agency : Veterans Affairs

Working Title : SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008432

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 50008432

Salary : $50,960.78

Posting Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

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Requisition #865319

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home

Panama City, Bay County

Annual Salary : $50,960.78

Paid Bi-weekly

This position is overtime eligible

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

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 $4,000 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

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

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 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.

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 () . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location :

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32408 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32413

Nearest Major Market : Panama City