SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50000018
About The Position
Employee is responsible to provide direct nursing care to residents of the Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility Policies and Procedures. Provide assistance with all aspects of resident care as assigned by the shift supervisor, including activities of daily living, ambulation and mobility in facility. Respond promptly and courteously when answering call lights. Observe, identify and report resident concerns or needs to the shift supervisor. Complete assignments timely, completely, accurately and in a cooperative manner. Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service and FDVA policies and procedures. Provide the assistance necessary when giving residents the following activities of daily living nursing care: oral hygiene; bathing; dressing and grooming; hair and nail care; shaving; toileting; eating and drinking; mobility. Assist with related functions to, for, and with residents to include activities such as escorting to meals; assisting with laundry; and assisting with participation in activities, as needed. Perform restorative measures such as obtaining and recording vital signs/weights, and assistance with self-administration of medications. Document services provided within facility software/database Consistently work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family or resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNP’s , consultants and ancillary service providers. Follow Residents Rights policies at all times. Maintain confidentiality of resident information. Transport and/or escort residents to appointments as assigned. Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks. Performs other related duties as required. Attend all in-service programs, training classes, and domiciliary meetings. Assume responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook. Observe all facility safety, infection control and quality improvement, HIPPA policies and procedures, and internal quality improvement processes.
Requirements
- Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant License.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Florida driver's license.
- Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness and ability to work holidays as required.
- Willingness and ability to work every other weekend.
- Willingness and ability to drive a 15-seat passenger van.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with all aspects of resident care, including activities of daily living, ambulation, and mobility.
- Respond promptly and courteously when answering call lights.
- Observe, identify, and report resident concerns or needs to the shift supervisor.
- Complete assignments timely, completely, accurately, and in a cooperative manner.
- Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service and FDVA policies and procedures.
- Provide assistance with oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, eating, drinking, and mobility.
- Assist with escorting residents to meals, laundry, and activities.
- Perform restorative measures such as obtaining and recording vital signs/weights.
- Assist with self-administration of medications.
- Document services provided within facility software/database.
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family, staff, physicians, ARNPs, consultants, and ancillary service providers.
- Follow Residents Rights policies at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
- Transport and/or escort residents to appointments as assigned.
- Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents.
- Attend all in-service programs, training classes, and domiciliary meetings.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook.
- Observe all facility safety, infection control, quality improvement, and HIPPA policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
