Job Description

Requisition No: 869103

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50601121

Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 50601121

Salary: $16.32/hr.

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026

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Requisition #869103

OPS SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans' Domiciliary Home

Lake City, Columbia County

Hourly Rate: $16.32

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
• Willing and able to work day shift, evening shift and night shift as needed
• Must be willing and able to work every other weekend 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

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in medical or long-term care facility‎
• Experience driving a large passenger van

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 is an OPS (Other Personal Services) 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.