Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Requisition No: 867402
Agency:
Veterans Affairs
Working Title:
REGISTERED NURSE - 1
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $67,742.74
Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026
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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 per hour 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
- 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
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…
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