Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical/Trauma/PCU - Med/Surg

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Director and under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides skilled, age-specific care. The role supports patient-related tasks and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to promote patient comfort and safety. The hourly pay rate is $16.87–$24.88. Night-shift work receives a differential of 18% of the employee’s base rate, and weekend-shift work receives a differential of 8% of the employee’s base rate.

Requirements

• Hold licensure through the Arizona Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Obtain a BLS card through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• Successfully complete approved Valleywise Health computer classes.
• Have excellent communication, time-management, and leadership skills.
• Be able to work with culturally diverse people.
• Be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of relevant nursing assistant or healthcare-related experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and perform routine clinical procedures.
• Measure, record, and monitor patient vital signs accurately.
• Closely monitor patients and immediately report changes in condition to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Communicate patient needs effectively to the care team.
• Accurately document patient interactions, care provided, and observations in the medical record.

What This Job Offers

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