Certified Nursing Assistant (Prn) - Pool

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

1d•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

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).
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of para-professional nursing care
Knowledge of: State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
Knowledge of: Practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties
Knowledge of: Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic, and hygienic environment
Skills in: Recording, maintaining, filing, and retrieving medical records
Skills in: Verbal and written communication skills
Skills in: Interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to: Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
Ability to: Work with difficult people, establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team members, and serviced providers

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 training to develop patient care plans and improve your knowledge, skills, 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
Work one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift per month, two additional shifts per month, and one state service holiday per year
Participate in one hour of in-service training per month
Maintain reliability; In order to maintain seamless resident care, it is critical that essential Pool employees work required shifts.