REGISTERED NURSE

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance – individual plan $50/month

Retirement plans including Florida Retirement System

Tuition waiver program for full-time employees

Job summary

A state veterans' nursing home in Orlando is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care under supervision. Responsibilities include administering medications, direct patient care, and monitoring health conditions. The position offers an annual salary of $67,742.74 with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waivers for full-time employees. Eligible candidates must hold a Florida Registered Nurse license, CPR certification, and possess strong communication skills. Weekend and holiday availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide direct care and assist physicians.
• Monitor resident conditions and report changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

Electronic medical records

Education

Current Florida Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Registered Nurse – Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans’ Nursing Home, Orlando, Orange County, FL.

Annual Salary: $67,742.74 – Paid bi‑weekly. Shift: 13‑hour shift (6:45 pm – 8:30 am). Eligible for overtime and $1.00 per hour Florida Nurses’ Association differential for qualifying shifts.

Position Number: 50009834. Posting closes on 10/03/2026.

We are a skilled nursing facility with a loyal team of long‑term employees and a fantastic work culture. The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We seek motivated, dynamic individuals!

Benefits

• Competitive wage scale
• Choice of insurance plans – HMO or PPO
• Health insurance – individual plan $50 per month
• Health insurance – family plan $180 per month
• Spouse program: reduced premiums for spouse if both work full‑time for the State of Florida, both on same plan
• Life, dental, vision and more offered
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – investment plan and pension plan
• Florida Deferred Compensation Plan – 457b pre‑tax retirement program
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition waiver program for full‑time employees – up to 6 credit hours per semester

Loan Forgiveness Program

• Up to $4,000.00 per year, per nurse, for up to four years, based on available funds
• Payments made at the end of each 12‑month enrollment period directly to lender
• Enrollment and payment based on available funds
• Education and employment history must be verifiable; attach credentials (degrees, certifications, etc.)
• Other vacant RN positions (shifts), including OPS (temporary), may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date

Minimum Qualifications

• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of employment screening: background investigation and drug test

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in long‑term care or 120‑bed skilled nursing facility
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with medication administration

Position Description

The incumbent is responsible for giving ordered treatments, administering prescribed medications, providing direct ADL care, and completing diagnostic procedure requirements as requested by the attending physician on an assigned shift per established policies and procedures. Works under direct supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor.

• Receive verbal and telephone orders from attending physicians
• Transcribe physician’s orders to all appropriate documentation
• Make rounds with physicians and other health‑care personnel
• Monitor physician’s orders for completion
• Review and follow up on resident incidents or complaints
• Count narcotics at shift start and end; maintain accurate narcotic records
• Provide supervision (lead worker duties) as required
• Supervise subordinates on assigned units
• Review work assignments with staff and assign team members per patient needs and staffing
• Ensure assigned CNAs are in dining room on time
• Troubleshoot employee problems before involving supervisors
• Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions as they occur
• Record observations accurately and concisely
• Notify supervisor, physician, and family of changes; document notifications
• Assist physicians with special tests and procedures within scope of Florida Nursing Practice Act
• Receive and give reports at shift beginning and end by walking rounds
• Complete, sign, and date MDS, RAP modules, and additional assessments on assigned residents within timeframe
• Review and update care plans; notify chairperson of necessary changes; attend interdisciplinary care plans when requested
• Maintain professional standards of nursing care
• Follow local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and facility policies
• Attend mandatory and non‑mandatory in‑services, meetings, care plans, and MDS as required
• Ensure economic utilization of supplies and proper charging of items to residents’ accounts
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Maintain valid CPR certification and perform as needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor

This position is in the Career Service system.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms affirmative action; it does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation per the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance.

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, eligible candidates receive preference and may use waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) with each submission. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here.