SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – 50001517 Position Available In Columbia, Florida
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SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – 50001517
Date:
Apr 22, 2025
Requisition No:
851698
Agency:
Veterans Affairs
Working Title:
SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – 50001517
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
50001517
Salary:
$36,420.80
Posting Closing Date:
04/29/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Requisition #851698 SENIOR
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Robert H. Jenkins State Domiciliary Veterans’ Home
Lake City, Columbia County
Annual Salary:
$36,420.80
Paid Bi-Weekly
Shift:
7:30AM-4:00PM
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 personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
•Other vacant Senior Certified Nursing Assistant/Activities (shifts), including OPS (Temporary) positions may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date•
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be willing and able to work every other weekend
Must be willing and able to work holidays as needed
Must have current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant License
Must have current CPR certification
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license
Must be willing and able to drive a 15-passenger facility van(Training provided at facility)
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in long-term care or 120 bed skilled nursing facility
Experience driving a large passenger van
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The incumbent for the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) position 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. 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
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
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
Performs 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.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025
Nearest Major Market:
Lake City
