Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Crestview, Florida

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) care giver provides direct patient care to the residents and patients of the health and rehabilitation center (skilled nursing home), assisting them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. Aviata Health Group is long-term care.

Posted Oct 3 · New grads welcomed

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Day and night shifts · 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts FT - Day (7a-7p) & Night (7p-7a)
Unit and setting: health and rehabilitation center (skilled nursing home) provides direct patient care to the residents and patients of the health and rehabilitation center (skilled nursing home)residents and patients of a skilled nursing home
License: LPN license Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an LPN.Current, unencumbered, active state LPN license
Term: Permanent FT - Day (7a-7p) & Night (7p-7a)Full time

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New grads: Welcomed New grads are always welcome!
License: Current, unencumbered, active state LPN license Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an LPN.
Also asks: Qualified, compassionate, and dedicated You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Preferred

Experience: Experience in skilled nursing/rehabilitation facilities Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities preferred.

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What it pays

Tuition assistance: Offered
Extra pay: Holiday pay Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.
Bonus: $225 bi-weekly bonus Perfect Punch Program; $225 bi-weekly bonus.Perfect Punch Program

Benefits

BenefitsPaid time off (PTO) programpaid time off (PTO) program
Benefits24/7 online learning with over 1,500 coursesAccess to online learning 24/7: Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry.
BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceHealth, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family and more!
BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement is offered!
Benefits401k with match401k with a match!
Paid holidays

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Dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Perfect Punch Program $225 bi-weekly bonus
401(k) with match
Online learning with over 1,500 courses

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The role and schedule

Day to day: Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans for each assigned resident Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each assigned resident.
Day to day: Supervise CNAs and participate in their evaluation Supervise CNAs and participate in their evaluation.
Day to day: Oversee Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program Oversee Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program.
Day to day: Provide nursing services Provide nursing services.
Day to day: Conduct and document a thorough evaluation of each resident's medical status on admission and throughout treatment Conduct and document a thorough evaluation of each resident’s medical status upon admission and throughout the resident’s course of treatment.
Hours stated: FT - Day (7a-7p) & Night (7p-7a)

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Aviata at Shoal Creek

Address: 500 Hospital Dr, Crestview, FL 32539

Shifts Available

FT - Day (7a-7p) & Night (7p-7a)

Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

New grads are always welcome!

Benefits

Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.

Access to online learning 24/7: Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry. Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.

Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family and more!

Tuition reimbursement is offered!

Perfect Punch Program; $225 bi-weekly bonus.

401k with a match!

Major Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each assigned resident.

Supervise CNAs and participate in their evaluation.

Oversee Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program.

Provide nursing services.

Conduct and document a thorough evaluation of each resident’s medical status upon admission and throughout the resident’s course of treatment.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an LPN.

Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities preferred.

You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

What's around it?

In Crestview, FL

Crestview, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,366/mo
Household income: $65,480/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Crestview, FL

NeighborhoodsCrestview is geographically divided into distinct sections. The South End accommodates the bulk of established retail and commercial strip centers along State Road 85, making everyday shopping convenient. The North End is growing rapidly with new residential subdivisions and retail developments anchored near Crestview High School. Established residential pockets across town include Old Bethel Estates, Colony Ridge, Neal Cobb Villa, Powell, and Lee Farms, alongside Cherokee Bend and Country Oaks Estates, offering a variety of detached single-family homes and garden-style apartment communities.

Crestview is geographically divided into distinct sections. The South End accommodates the bulk of established retail and commercial strip centers along State Road 85, making everyday shopping convenient.

The North End is growing rapidly with new residential subdivisions and retail developments anchored near Crestview High School. Established residential pockets across town include Old Bethel Estates, Colony Ridge, Neal Cobb Villa, Powell, and Lee Farms, alongside Cherokee Bend and Country Oaks Estates, offering a variety of detached single-family homes and garden-style apartment communities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: wesellnwfl.com

Getting aroundKnown as the 'Hub City,' Crestview is centered around the intersection of Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 90, and State Road 85 (Ferdon Boulevard). Nurses traveling to clinical sites or regional hospitals in Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, or Destin must navigate State Road 85, which is the primary north-south artery. Morning and evening rush hours cause heavy bottlenecks on Highway 85, pushing typical 30-to-40-minute drives toward an hour. Locals rely on secondary back roads to bypass interchange congestion and interstate semi-truck traffic around I-10.

Known as the 'Hub City,' Crestview is centered around the intersection of Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 90, and State Road 85 (Ferdon Boulevard). Nurses traveling to clinical sites or regional hospitals in Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, or Destin must navigate State Road 85, which is the primary north-south artery.

Morning and evening rush hours cause heavy bottlenecks on Highway 85, pushing typical 30-to-40-minute drives toward an hour. Locals rely on secondary back roads to bypass interchange congestion and interstate semi-truck traffic around I-10.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: wesellnwfl.com Source 4: whittemoregroupre.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation inside city limits is anchored by Twin Hills Park, featuring walking trails, open sports fields, and family facilities, as well as Heritage Park Trails and fishing along Turkey Creek. Just south of the city limits, hikers access the Florida National Scenic Trail between Colonel Greg Malloy Road and the Cox Bridge over the Shoal River, leading through creek basins like Pearl, Silver, and Honey creeks (requiring an Eglin AFB recreation permit). Blackwater River State Forest to the north and the Shoal and Yellow rivers offer paddling and primitive camping, while Emerald Coast beaches are 30 to 40 minutes away.

Outdoor recreation inside city limits is anchored by Twin Hills Park, featuring walking trails, open sports fields, and family facilities, as well as Heritage Park Trails and fishing along Turkey Creek. Just south of the city limits, hikers access the Florida National Scenic Trail between Colonel Greg Malloy Road and the Cox Bridge over the Shoal River, leading through creek basins like Pearl, Silver, and Honey creeks (requiring an Eglin AFB recreation permit).

Blackwater River State Forest to the north and the Shoal and Yellow rivers offer paddling and primitive camping, while Emerald Coast beaches are 30 to 40 minutes away.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: nwfdailynews.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: whittemoregroupre.com

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Living in Crestview

Known as Northwest Florida's 'Hub City,' Crestview offers relocating nurses an inland home base defined by small-town warmth, strong military camaraderie, and breathing room away from the coastal tourist crush. Situated at the junction of Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 90, and State Road 85, the city provides access to newer construction homes with larger yards while remaining within a 30-to-40-minute drive of coastal medical facilities in Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin. Daily life centers around an active downtown corridor featuring local favorites like Casbah Coffee Company and 4 a.m. baker Good Things Donuts, alongside community traditions like Food Truck Fridays and the Triple B BBQ Cook-off. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore walking paths at Twin Hills Park, paddle the Shoal and Yellow rivers, or hike the Florida National Scenic Trail. The key tradeoff is transit: Highway 85 bottlenecks heavily during morning and evening shift changes, and major department stores or nightlife require heading south to the beaches. For healthcare professionals seeking community stability and more space between shifts, Crestview is a grounded Panhandle alternative.

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