OPS SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50601121 Date: Mar 18, 2024 Location: LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 825413 Agency: Veterans AffairsWorking Title: OPS SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50601121Pay Plan: Health Care PracticePosition Number: 50601121 Salary: $16.00/hr. Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Requisition #825413 OPS SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans' Domiciliary Home Lake City, Columbia County Hourly Rate: $16 Paid Bi-Weekly This is a 24-hour a week position MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant License
Must have current CPR certification
Must be willing and able to work 24 hours a week
Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as needed
Must be willing and able to drive a 15-seat passenger van (training will be provided at facility)
Must have a 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in medical or long-term care facility
Experience driving a large passenger van
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The OPS 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 assist 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 a (OPS) Temporary position.
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.Nearest Major Market:Lake City