Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

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Date:
Sep 22, 2026

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Requisition No:871172

Working Title:

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -

Robert H. Jenkins State Domiciliary Veterans' Home

Lake City, Columbia County

Available

Shifts:

3:30pm-12:00am.

• All shifts are eligible for overtime.
• 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).
• All SLPN's working 2nd or 3rd shift will be eligible for $1.00/hr. shift differential.

• 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 acurrent 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
• 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

• 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 . Notification to the…