OPS SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50601473

State of Florida•LAKE CITY, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Senior Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct nursing care to residents of the Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The position assists with resident care as assigned by the shift supervisor, including activities of daily living, ambulation, and mobility. The incumbent responds promptly and courteously to call lights, observes and reports resident concerns or needs, and completes assigned work accurately, cooperatively, and on time while following nursing service and FDVA policies and performance standards. The role also supports residents with daily care and related activities, performs restorative measures, documents services in facility software or databases, and transports or escorts residents to appointments as assigned. The position requires respectful cooperation with residents, families and representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers; adherence to residents’ rights, confidentiality, safety, infection-control, HIPAA, and quality-improvement policies; and participation in required training, in-service programs, and meetings. This is a temporary OPS position at the Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans' Domiciliary Home in Lake City, Florida. It is 24 hours per week and pays $16.32 per hour, paid biweekly. The employee must be willing and able to work day, evening, and night shifts as needed, as well as every other weekend and holidays as needed. The facility provides training for driving a 15-seat passenger van.

Requirements

Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license.
Current CPR certification.
Willingness and ability to work day, evening, and night shifts as needed.
Willingness and ability to work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
Willingness and ability to drive a 15-seat passenger van; facility training will be provided.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Successful completion of the due diligence process, including a Level II background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical or long-term care facility.
Experience driving a large passenger van.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse and according to facility policies and procedures.
Assist residents with oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, eating, drinking, and mobility.
Respond promptly and courteously to call lights; observe, identify, and report resident concerns or needs to the shift supervisor.
Assist with related resident activities, including escorting residents to meals, helping with laundry, and supporting participation in activities.
Perform restorative measures, including obtaining and recording vital signs and weights, and assisting with self-administration of medications.
Document services provided using facility software or databases.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family members or representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNPs, consultants, and ancillary service providers.
Follow Residents Rights policies and maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
Transport or escort residents to appointments as assigned.
Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents so medical personnel can perform health-related tasks.
Attend in-service programs, training classes, and domiciliary meetings.
Follow facility safety, infection-control, HIPAA, and quality-improvement policies and procedures, and comply with the Employee Handbook.
Perform other related duties as required.