nursing assistant

3 weeks ago

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States State of Arizona Full time

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
For Veterans and those who care for them.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

THIRD SHIFT



Job Location:

Address:
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma
6051 East 34th Street
Yuma, AZ 85365

Posting Details:

Salary: Up To $20.02/Hourly (DOE)

Grade: 12

Closing Date: September 5, 2024

Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a fulfilling role? The Arizona State Veteran Home- Yuma is looking for someone like you

As a CNA with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) you will carry out all assigned para-professional nursing care and treatment services in a prescribed and efficient manner while ensuring a safe, therapeutic and clean environment. As an employee of the State of Arizona you will learn, implement and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods while utilizing AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiencies. ADVS incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member centered care in the performance of job duties.



Job Duties:

As a CNA you will:

  • Assist Veterans/Members with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and other ADLs and follows instructions to use simple procedures and devices to strengthen Veterans'/Members' limbs and maintain flexibility
  • Assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care and post-mortem care
  • Assist in monitoring physical and mental status of Veterans/Members by utilizing appropriate medical equipment and techniques to take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations); obtain urine, sputum or stool samples; and track input/output
  • Keep records and prepare simple reports
  • Assist Veterans/Members with dining to include transporting to the dining room, informing them about menu choices available for the day, communicating dining staff about Veterans'/Members' choices and serves Veterans/Members their meals in courses, assisting them if necessary
  • Provide resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance timely in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights
  • Maintain cleanliness of areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding, linens and other items
  • Report to and assist licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

  • Principles, practices and techniques of para-professional nursing care, treatment and services appropriate to the work setting
  • State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
  • Practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties
  • Practices and procedures established for the work environment
  • Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment

Skills in:

  • Applying methods and techniques of para-professional nursing practices
  • Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
  • Using and maintaining medical equipment
  • Applying methods and techniques in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
  • Recording, maintaining filing and retrieving medical records
  • Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships
  • Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods



Selective Preference(s):
  • One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience 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
  • Ability 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
  • This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. R

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

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



Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

  • Sick leave
  • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
  • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page



Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.



Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at or for assistance.

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

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