RN - Veteran Care, Shift Diff & Loan Forgiveness

Florida; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

Health, vision, dental, disability, &

Paid vacation and sick leave

Nine paid holidays

Tuition waiver available

Job summary

The Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home in Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality care for veteran residents. The role works under the Senior RN Supervisor and involves administering medications, documenting treatments, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Requirements include Florida RN license, BLS CPR, and willingness to work weekends/holidays. Excellent benefits, paid time off, holidays, and tuition waivers are offered where applicable.

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 inMicrosoft 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Weekend/holiday availability

EMR experience

MatrixCare experience

Medication administration

Education

Florida RN license

Tools

MatrixCare

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home in Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality care for veteran residents. The role works under the Senior RN Supervisor and involves administering medications, documenting treatments, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Requirements include Florida RN license, BLS CPR, and willingness to work weekends/holidays. Excellent benefits, paid time off, holidays, and tuition waivers are offered where applicable.