SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV

State of Florida • Port Saint Lucie, FL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join their team at the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home in Port Saint Lucie. This position is responsible for providing quality professional care to veteran residents, ensuring their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. The role involves direct supervision of nursing personnel on an assigned shift and ensuring that residents receive total nursing care. This position is in the Career Service System.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as required.
• Must have a valid Florida Registered Nursing license.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Previous long-term care experience with geriatric population.
• Supervisory experience working in a long-term care facility.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of the resident population.
• Perform assigned duties to include, but not limited to, administration of medications and treatments per MD order, monitoring and providing interventions to meet the needs of the resident, completing accurate clinical documentation reflective of resident’s status and providing supervision and guidance to the RN, LPN, CNA, and other Allied Health Care Professionals.
• Supervise and direct nursing personnel on an assigned shift.
• Ensure that the nursing personnel are following their job descriptions and that the residents are receiving total nursing care.
• Review shift assignments and ensure that the assignments reflect the ability of the staff to meet the specific nursing care needs of the residents.
• Ensure that work assignments are written, dated, and posted.
• Receive notices of absence when nursing staff calls off, and coordinates assignments to maintain regulatory compliance and meet the needs of the residents.
• Notify the Administrator and/or DON of any emergency situations in the building.
• Make daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Observe all nursing staff giving care at least once during an eight-hour shift.
• 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.
• Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nursing Practice Act.
• Assist in review of policies and procedures.
• Ensure that reference material at the nurses’ stations is current.
• Make recommendations to DON for improved and/or additional items.
• Review and follow-up incidents and/or complaints occurring on assigned tour of duty.
• Complete reports and forward them to DON/RN.
• Ensure that all verbal orders, including telephone orders from attending physicians, are reviewed by a registered nurse.
• If no RN is available, receive all telephone orders from physicians.
• Will give Basic Life Support (CPR) when necessary.
• Assist the Nursing Program Specialist in ensuring that all assessments are completed prior to the Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan Committee meeting.
• Check all documentation related to assessment for those residents scheduled for Care Plans.
• Ensure that any incomplete documentation is finished within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled Care Plan Conference.
• Participate in economic 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package
• Optional deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays and personal days
• Tuition waivers for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester)
• Eligibility for Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $4,000.00 per year for a maximum of four years, based on available funds)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed