CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN) - POOL

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

30d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One or more years of work experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment preferred

Responsibilities

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 staff meetings 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