SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50001662

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Absorb 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
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Transport and/or escort residents to appointments as assigned
• Absorb 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

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work 3:30PM to 12:00AM
• Must be willing and able to work every other weekend
• Must be willing and able to work holidays as required
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or 120 bed skilled nursing facility
• Experience driving a large passenger van

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of nursing care practices and procedures

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 personal day
• Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester)

Pay

Annual Salary: $37,420.76

Schedule

Shift: 3:30PM-12:00AM