SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50000107

State of Florida

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

The incumbent for the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) position is responsible to provide direct nursing care to residents of the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home of Florida, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Incumbent will 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 necessary assistance 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, and mobility
Assist as needed 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
Perform restorative measures such as obtaining and recording vital signs/weights, and assistance with self-administration of medications. Document services provided within facility software/databases
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
Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks
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
Perform other related duties as required
This position is in the Career Service system.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Requirements

• Must have current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Must have current CPR Certification.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft WORD, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in the English Language: Reading, Writing, Speaking &Understanding.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care or 120 bed skilled nursing facility.

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 to call lights and report resident concerns to the shift supervisor.
• Complete assignments accurately and cooperatively.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living such as oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, eating, drinking, and mobility.
• Assist with related functions such as escorting to meals, laundry, and participation in activities.
• Perform restorative measures such as obtaining vital signs/weights and assisting with self-administration of medications.
• Document services provided within facility software/databases.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, families, staff, physicians, and consultants.
• Follow Residents Rights policies and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents.
• Attend in-service programs, training classes, and domiciliary meetings.
• Assume responsibility for information in the Employee Handbook.
• Observe facility safety, infection control, quality improvement, and HIPPA policies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed