Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Overview

Agency: Veterans Affairs, Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Title: Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (Position No. )
Location: Clyde

E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida
Salary: $37,420.76 annually (paid bi-weekly)
Pay Plan: Career Service – overtime eligible (shift differential may be available)

• Multiple positions, varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• OPS SCNA Weekend Warrior program ($19.44/hour) Monday–Thursday 7 PM to 7 AM and all shifts Friday–Sunday (not full-time, no benefits)

• Excellent retirement package and deferred compensation plan
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 9 paid holidays and a personal day
• Tuition waiver up to 6 credits per semester for State Universities and Community Colleges

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant license in Florida
• Willing and able to work a schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication in English (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding)
• Basic computer skills
• Successful completion of due diligence, including Level II background check and drug test

• Experience as a CNA in a 120-bed skilled long‑term care nursing facility
• Valid CPR/BLS certification
• High School Diploma or GED

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, and assistance with meals and nutrition
• Observe, identify, and report resident concerns or needs to supervisors
• Provide escorts to resident appointments when required
• Perform restorative nursing measures outlined in individual care plans
• Apply simple nursing measures including splints, positioning devices, bedmaking, and linen changes
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output as per care plans
• Monitor for potential skin breakdown or pressure ulcers and report to primary nursing staff
• Use appropriate techniques for mechanical lifts, transfers, turning, positioning, and range‑of‑motion exercises to reduce fall and pressure ulcer risk
• Provide appropriate end‑of‑life care and related assistance
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and dining room protocol during all care activities
• Respond to cognitively impaired or behaviorally challenging residents (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer’s), observe changes, and report to primary nurse/RN supervisor
• Ensure all resident safety devices are used per care plans
• Document all care on designated forms or electronic patient care system, preserving confidentiality
• Maintain efficient use of supplies and inventory tracking system
• Answer resident call lights promptly and meet resident requests in a timely manner
• Notify nurses of any changes in resident condition
• Complete assignments from primary nurse or RN supervisor within allotted time
• Attend all required facility training
• Perform other related duties as required

Individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center  in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Eligible candidates receive preference under Florida Statutes Chapter 295 for Career Service vacancies. Supporting documentation must be submitted with each application.