EXECUTIVE NURSING DIRECTOR-SES - 50000801

Requisition No: 837714 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: EXECUTIVE NURSING DIRECTOR-SES - 50000801

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 50000801 

Salary:  85,374.64 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2025 

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Requisition # 837714 

EXECUTIVE NURSING DIRECTOR

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home

Panama City, Bay County

Annual Salary: $85,374.64

Paid Bi-Weekly

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and one (1) personal day.  Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).

Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The FDVA State Veterans’ Nursing Homes are designated employment sites for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• 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 is based on available funds

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have current Florida Registered Nurse license
• Must have two (2) years supervisory experience in a long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and have excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to problem solve and prioritize
• Must have above-average computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess a current CPR/BLS certification
• Must be willing and able to work after hours and/or on weekends, for planned or emergency situations
• Successful completion of a Level 2 criminal background screening, drug testing, and due diligence process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervisory experience in a long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge and experience with ACHA, State and Federal regulations
• Experience passing medication
• Ability to create and update Electronic Medical Records

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the developing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all aspects of Nursing Services in accordance with accepted nursing practices and procedures. Provide quality professional care to the veteran residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with State/Federal regulatory guidelines. 

• Coordinate and monitor work assignments of Nursing Services personnel
• Determine appropriate Nursing Service staffing needs; develop a master staffing plan to ensure that all residents receive appropriate nursing care for a 24-hour time period while adhering to all regulatory agency requirements
• Supervise subordinate personnel in their job functions to include leave and attendance, preparation and presentation of performance reviews and standards in accordance with position, class code and title
• Ensure the Nursing Services Department adheres to all current regulatory requirements governing all applied licenses
• Serve on the Pre-Admission Screening Team to insure appropriate admission process
• Perform other duties as assigned, including serving as a member of or chairing committees; investigate and validate complaints related to assigned duties and responsibilities; maintain current certification in Basic Life Support and apply this skill when necessary

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.