Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Requisition No: 869657
Agency:
Veterans Affairs

Working Title:

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE –
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $50,960.78 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2026

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Alwyn

C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home, Orlando, Orange County, FL.

Annual Salary: $50,960.78, paid bi‑weekly.

Eligible shifts have $1.00/hr shift differential. Position is overtime eligible.

Shift: 13‑hour shift – 6:45 am to 8:35 pm or 6:45 pm to 8:35 am. 40 hours in 3 days (13 hours, 20 minutes actual work time), every other weekend off.

• 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:
  If you and your spouse work full‑time for the State of Florida, the cost of your family health insurance premiums will be reduced rate. Both spouses must be members of the same insurance plan.
• Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
• The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans – the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan
• The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre‑tax retirement program.
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Waiver Program for full‑time employees – up to 6 credit hours each semester

• From funds available, the program may make nursing education loan repayments of up to $4,000.00 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 based on available funds.

• Other vacant Sr. Licensed Practical Nurse positions (shifts), including OPS (Temporary), may be filled in from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Licensure in Florida as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, speaking and writing.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process includes, but is not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

• One (1) year of experience in long‑term care/120‑bed skilled nursing facility, with a geriatric population.
• One (1) year of experience providing practical nursing services.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

• 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.
• Provides 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.
• Reports resident concerns and needs promptly to the appropriate team member.
• Assists with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks.
• Follows Resident’s Rights policies at all times and maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Consistently works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family or resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNPs, consultants and ancillary service providers to assist residents to achieve maximum abilities, safety and promote happiness.
• Documents services and care plan outcomes appropriately within the facility software/database.
• Participates 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.
• Observes all…