SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team serving veterans in a rewarding role as a Senior Certified Nursing Assistant. This position involves providing essential support to residents in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. You'll be part of a compassionate environment where your contributions make a real difference. The State of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, along with a generous retirement plan. If you are motivated, dynamic, and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career while serving those who served our country.

Benefits

Excellent retirement package

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for State Universities and Community Colleges

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CNA license and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in long-term care facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and report their needs.
• Document care given and maintain confidentiality of residents.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license in Florida

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Requisition No: 845328

Working Title: SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Position is Overtime Eligible!

Shifts Available:

• Day Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (1/2-hour unpaid lunch)
• Evening Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (1/2-hour unpaid lunch)
• Night Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (1/2-hour unpaid lunch)

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated and dynamic individuals to join our team.

Benefits include: Excellent retirement package, optional deferred compensation plan, health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave, nine (9) paid holidays, and one (1) personal day. Tuition waiver is available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).

*Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

**Other CNA vacant and OPS (Temporary) positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. **

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Must be willing and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant license in Florida.
• Must be willing and able to work a schedule that is inclusive of weekends and holidays.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a 120-bed skilled long-term care nursing facility.
• Possess a current CPR card.
• High School Diploma or GED.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent is responsible for providing 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, nourishments and/or transportation to meal service areas, and mobility.
• Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol.
• 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.
• Respond 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.
• Document all care given on the appropriate form and/or utilize 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 the nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition.
• Complete assignments from the primary nurse or RN supervisor within the time allowed.
• Attend all required facility training.
• Perform related work 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.