State of Florida·Saint Johns County, Florida
The incumbent provides direct nursing care and manages daily activities programs to improve the physical and social well-being of residents. Responsibilities include documenting care plans, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing restorative nursing measures.
07/31/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolRequisition # 880116 SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / ACTIVITIES FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home Saint Augustine, Saint John’s County, Florida Annual Starting Salary: $37,420.76 Paid Bi-weekly: $1,439.26 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.
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Experience in a long-term care environment with a geriatric population in activities department. Current BLS CPR card. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license and a valid Florida driver's license. Required qualifications include the ability to drive a 15-passenger van and pass a Level II background check and drug test.
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.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.