Certified Nursing Assistant Pool (Prn) - Night Shift

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant Pool (PRN) provides assigned para-professional nursing care and treatment services to residents at the Arizona State Veterans' Home in Yuma. The role supports veterans’ daily living needs and wellbeing while working with licensed nurses and multidisciplinary teams. Pool employees work as needed on a flexible schedule and must meet required shift commitments, including a night shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Pool commitments include working one Saturday or Sunday shift per month, two additional shifts per month, one state service holiday per year, and one hour of in-service training per month. Benefits and retirement are not applicable to pool positions.

Requirements

• Current or temporary license to practice as a CNA in Arizona.
• Current CPR card obtained through physical assessment.
• Current negative TB Mantoux skin test within the past 12 months, or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant, or registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis if there is a history of 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.
• Must work the night shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Must work one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift per month, two additional shifts per month, and one state service holiday per year.
• Must participate in one hour of in-service training per month and maintain reliability in working required shifts.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of para-professional nursing care; state and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices; use of medical equipment; and practices for maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic, and hygienic environment.
• Skills in recording, maintaining, filing, and retrieving medical records; verbal and written communication; and interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to assess client needs and evaluate the usefulness or suitability of resources; work with difficult people; and establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team members, and service providers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist residents with ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living, including use of medical equipment.
• Monitor residents’ physical and mental status using appropriate equipment and techniques; take vital signs, obtain urine, sputum, or stool samples, and track intake and output.
• Respond promptly to verbal and call-light requests for assistance; transport residents to dining or activities; listen to and communicate residents’ concerns and needs to staff, families, and volunteers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and training to develop patient care plans, exchange information and updates, and improve knowledge and skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from medical staff, including transporting, turning, repositioning, performing range-of-motion exercises, and providing sensory stimulation.
• Respond appropriately to licensed nurses and assist with assaultive or combative residents according to established policies and procedures.
• Report to and assist licensed nurses in emergency situations, following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain neat and sanitary areas by changing bedding and linens and cleaning and disinfecting commodes, urinals, bedpans, and humidifiers.
• Assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures, including suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post-mortem care, using universal precautions.
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and implementation of the Arizona Management System for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling for pool employees working as needed, supporting work-life balance.
• Professional growth through continuous learning and improvement via the Arizona Management System.
• A 10% shift differential for night shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed