Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Details

Requisition No
: 856538
Agency
:
Veterans Affairs
Working Title
:
Senior Certified Nursing Assistant
- Pay Plan
:
Career Service
Position Number
:
Salary
: $37,420.76 Annually
Posting Closing Date
: 01/17/2026
Shift Available
: 13‑hour shift (6:45 am‑8:35 pm, 6:45 pm‑8:35 am)
Overtime Eligible
:
Yes
Position Notes
: 13‑hours, 20‑minute actual work time with every other weekend off.

• Competitive Wage Scale
• Choice of Insurance plans – HMO or PPO
• Health Insurance – Individual Plan $50 per MONTH
• Health Insurance – Family Plan $180 per MONTH
• Spouse Program:
  If you and your spouse work full‑time for the State of Florida, the cost of your family health insurance premiums will be at a reduced rate. Both spouses must be members of the same insurance plan.
• Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
• The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans – the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan
• The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre‑tax retirement program.
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Waiver Program for full‑time employees – up to 6 credit hours each semester

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Ability 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 possess a current CPR card.
• 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.

• Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a 120‑bed skilled long‑term care nursing facility.
• One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED.

The incumbent for the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) position is responsible to provide direct nursing care to residents 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.
• Always Follow Residents Rights policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• 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, HIPAA policies and procedures, and internal quality improvement processes.
• Performs other related duties 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…