SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67039372 - SUNLAND - ALL SHIFTS
State of Florida, Marianna, FL, United States
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse
Requisition No:
874717
Working Title:
SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67039372 - SUNLAND - ALL SHIFTS
Position Number:
67039372
Salary:
$47,185.06 - $57,093.92 Annually
Posting Closing Date:
05/08/2026
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
Responsibilities
Administers medications and treatment as ordered. Check medications for accuracy when returned from Pharmacy, following established policy/procedure.
Administer treatments such as, but not limited to sterile dressings, enemas, irrigations, cauterizations.
Take vital signs, weights, perform breast exams, evaluate patient/clients, and assist staff in the care of clients.
Evaluate complaints of residents, evaluate acutely ill or injured patients, notify the RN or physician as appropriate.
Notate physician orders and follow through when required regarding any treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures request, diets, lab, x-ray, infection reported, etc.
Document all evaluations of resident complaints in accordance with policy and procedure.
Complete all nursing notes, nursing Active Treatment Plans, Support Plans, and summaries as required.
Monitor ordered lab for completion, enter lab orders in the scheduling system as required.
Monitor required examinations and consults for scheduling and completion using the electronic scheduling system.
Check monthly updates for accuracy, prepare for provider signature.
Check new monthly MAR against previous month for accuracy, ensure correction of any discrepancies.
Monitor charting compliance of direct care staff and report deficiencies to immediate supervisor or designee regarding BM’s, menstrual cycles fluid intake, seizure activity and other special problems, etc.
Makes rounds with clinician when required. Make routine rounds on houses using nursing skills to check health status of patients, precautions for safety measures of patients such as side rails, chairs, stretcher, and/or safety restraints.
Accompany residents on trips off/outside of the center as scheduled.
Keep medical supply cabinets and treatment rooms stocked, clean and orderly on a daily basis. Make weekly checks of medical supplies for expiration dates.
Attend Active Treatment Plan meetings, nurse’s meetings, in-services as scheduled.
Give and accept a thorough report at beginning/end of shift to ensure continuity of care upon assuming responsibility for work assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in providing nursing care.
Ability to administer medications and treatments.
Ability to work with patients.
Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Additional Information
To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.
Veterans’ Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies.
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Requisition No:
874717
Working Title:
SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67039372 - SUNLAND - ALL SHIFTS
Position Number:
67039372
Salary:
$47,185.06 - $57,093.92 Annually
Posting Closing Date:
05/08/2026
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
Responsibilities
Administers medications and treatment as ordered. Check medications for accuracy when returned from Pharmacy, following established policy/procedure.
Administer treatments such as, but not limited to sterile dressings, enemas, irrigations, cauterizations.
Take vital signs, weights, perform breast exams, evaluate patient/clients, and assist staff in the care of clients.
Evaluate complaints of residents, evaluate acutely ill or injured patients, notify the RN or physician as appropriate.
Notate physician orders and follow through when required regarding any treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures request, diets, lab, x-ray, infection reported, etc.
Document all evaluations of resident complaints in accordance with policy and procedure.
Complete all nursing notes, nursing Active Treatment Plans, Support Plans, and summaries as required.
Monitor ordered lab for completion, enter lab orders in the scheduling system as required.
Monitor required examinations and consults for scheduling and completion using the electronic scheduling system.
Check monthly updates for accuracy, prepare for provider signature.
Check new monthly MAR against previous month for accuracy, ensure correction of any discrepancies.
Monitor charting compliance of direct care staff and report deficiencies to immediate supervisor or designee regarding BM’s, menstrual cycles fluid intake, seizure activity and other special problems, etc.
Makes rounds with clinician when required. Make routine rounds on houses using nursing skills to check health status of patients, precautions for safety measures of patients such as side rails, chairs, stretcher, and/or safety restraints.
Accompany residents on trips off/outside of the center as scheduled.
Keep medical supply cabinets and treatment rooms stocked, clean and orderly on a daily basis. Make weekly checks of medical supplies for expiration dates.
Attend Active Treatment Plan meetings, nurse’s meetings, in-services as scheduled.
Give and accept a thorough report at beginning/end of shift to ensure continuity of care upon assuming responsibility for work assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in providing nursing care.
Ability to administer medications and treatments.
Ability to work with patients.
Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Additional Information
To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.
Veterans’ Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies.
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