SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50009179

State of Florida • PORT CHARLOTTE, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join their team at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. This skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture, offering excellent patient care resources, ample supplies, and a state-of-the-art facility. This position is in the Career Service system.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of Florida.
• Must be able and willing to work on a schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• 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 working as a CNA in a 120-bed skilled long-term care nursing facility.
• Possess a valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• 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; assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service areas, and mobility.
• Routinely observe, identify, and report resident concerns/needs to supervisor.
• Provide escort to resident appointments when required.
• Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Perform restorative nursing measures as outlined in the care plan.
• Perform simple nursing measures such as, but not limited to, applying splints, and positioning devices, making occupied and unoccupied beds, changing linens, etc.
• Measure and record vital signs assigned.
• Measure and record intake and output according to the care plan.
• Observe, monitor, and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or pressure ulcers to primary nurses.
• Use appropriate techniques for mechanical lifts, transferring, turning, and positioning, range of motion exercises recognizing changes that place a resident at risk for pressure ulcers and falls.
• Provide appropriate end of life care and use appropriate techniques for assisting and
• Provide the required nursing care for assigned residents in Activities of Daily Living using proper techniques to include mouth care, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care; shaving, toileting; feeding/assistance with eating; maintaining hydration; and mobility as outlined in the care plan.
• Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol.
• Responding to the cognitively impaired resident or the resident with difficult behaviors including Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
• Observe conditions and report behavioral changes to primary nurse/RN Supervisor.
• Ensure that all resident safety devices are used as outlined in the care plan.
• Provide escorts for resident appointments etc. as assigned.
• Document all care given on the appropriate form and/or utilizing the electronic patient care documentation system.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Ensure efficient use of supplies and documents in the electronic inventory tracking system.
• Respond to residents’ requests and needs timely and appropriately.
• Answer resident call lights promptly.
• Notify nurses of any changes in resident’s condition.
• Complete assignments from the primary nurse or RN supervisor within the time allowed.
• Attend all required facility training.
• Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Personal day
• Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED