SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -ACTV - 50950172

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition waivers available

Job summary

State of Florida’s Florida Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) – Activities in Saint Augustine. The role supports resident ADLs, implements a structured activities program, and provides direct nursing care under supervision in a skilled nursing facility.

Candidates need Florida CNA licensure, BLS CPR, and strong communication. Weekend work, driving a 15-passenger van, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Florida.
• Must be willing and able to work some weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be willing and able to drive a 15-passenger facility van.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
• Experience in a long-term care environment with a geriatric population in activities department.
• Current BLS CPR card.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents’ ADLs, daily assignments, and activities program are completed during the shift.
• Assist with developing and implementing an activities program that improves physical, mental, and social well-being.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Document plans and care in the resident’s medical record.
• Complete required documentation and communicate resident concerns to supervisors.
• Attend in-service programs and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

Tools

None

Job description

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SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -ACTV - 50950172

Date: Sep 9, 2026

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

Requisition No:880116

Working Title: SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -ACTV - 50950172

SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / ACTIVITIES

Saint Augustine, Saint John’s County, Florida

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our Team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long‑term employees and a fantastic work culture.

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

Employment history and education must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degree, certifications, etc.) to your application.

*Other vacant Senior Certified Nursing Assistant/Activities positions/shifts, including OPS (temporary) positions/shifts, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Florida.
• Must be willing and able to work some weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be willing and able to drive a 15-passenger facility van.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
• Experience in a long-term care environmentwith a geriatric population in activities department.
• Current BLS CPR card.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The incumbent of the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) / Activities position will ensure that the residents ADLs, daily assignments, and an ongoing program of activities in accordance with the comprehensive assessment are completed during the shift while identifying and resolving needs. Reports directly to the Activities Director (Therapy Aide Supervisor). Assist with developing and implementing an activities program, which improves or maintains physical, mental, and social well-being with a varied work schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. This includes maintaining resident daily hygiene, nourishment, and appointments. The incumbent is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents of the Florida State Veterans’ Nursing Home, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with developing an activity plan for each resident in accordance with the inter-disciplinary team process. Responsible for the documentation of that plan in the resident’s medical record. Responsible for initial interview with new residents and input of resident data into the medical record.
• Performing duties of the Activities Director when the Activities Director is unavailable.
• Responsible for maintaining the activity space and requesting equipment and supplies for the program and ensuring resident safety for individual and/or group activities.
• Provide the assistance, when necessary, by 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, nourishment and transportation to meal service areas, and mobility. 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. Document in the nursing assistant notes the care and treatment provided to the resident and the response or lack of response to care provided.
• Perform simple nursing measures such as but not limited to applying splints and positioning devices, making occupied and unoccupied beds, changing linens, taking vital signs, weights, recording intake and output, etc. Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures. Review care plans and perform nursing care as outlined. Participate in the development of an individualized plan of care of assigned residents.
• Respond to residents' requests / needs, assure resident have call lights at hand, and answer call lights promptly. Observe all facility safety, infection control policies and procedures.
• Complete required documentation. Consistently working cooperatively with residents, resident’s representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers. Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Performs all other related duties in an effective, timely, professional manner as assigned. Attend all in-service programs classes as assigned and complete assignment. Participates in interdisciplinary team and other facility meetings as assigned.
• Always Follow Residents Rights’ policies. Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.

This position is in the Career Service system.

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. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.