Certified nursing assistant - Pool

Department of veterans services

For veterans and those who care for them.

Certified nursing assistant- Pool 12-Hour rotating shifts

Job Location

ADDRESS

Arizona state veterans' home - Tucson 555 east ajo way tucson, arizona 85713

SALARY

$16.05 -$20.02/ Hourly (Doe)

A shift differential is paid for night shifts at 10% of base pay.

GRADE: 01

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans, Service Members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for outstanding Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Your rewards

Your contribution

Pool commitments

Job Duties

• Performs or assists residents with ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing personal hygiene and other ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) while operating or assisting in the use of a variety of medical equipment
• Assists in monitoring physical and mental status of residents by utilizing appropriate medical equipment and techniques to take vital signs, obtain urine, sputum or stool samples, and track input/output
• Responds to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance in a timely manner, transporting to dining room or activities, and listening to and communicating resident concerns and needs to staff, families, and volunteers
• Participates in multi-disciplinary staffing and trainings for the development of patient care plans, informational and update exchanges and increasing knowledge, skill, and abilities
• Follows written and verbal instructions of medical staff in the provision of care including transporting, turning, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and sensory stimulation.
• Responds appropriately to licensed nurses and assists with assaultive or combative residents following established policies and procedures
• Reports to and assists licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures
• Keeps areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding and linens, cleaning and disinfecting commodes, urinals, bedpans, and humidifiers
• Assists nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post mortem care, utilizing universal precautions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, and techniques of para-professional nursing care
• State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
• Practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties
• Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic, and hygienic environment

Skills in

• Recording, maintaining, filing, and retrieving medical records
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to

• Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
• Work with difficult people, establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team members, and serviced providers

Selective Preference(s): One or more years of work experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
• Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Current or temporary license to practice as a CNA in the State of Arizona
• Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.