Certified Nursing Assistant (Float)

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

15h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Director, this position provides professional, skilled, age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines. Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient-related tasks, including direct patient care, vital signs, daily activities of daily living (ADLs), clinical procedures, and other tasks as requested. The CNA communicates patient needs, observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions to the supervising Nurse or Physician, and documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record. The position must be able to float to all departments as needed.

Hourly pay rate: $24.00.

Requirements

• Licensure through the Arizona Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Successfully complete approved Valleywise Health computer classes.
• Be able to work with culturally diverse people.
• Have excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Meet the conditions stated in the employment agreement.
• For Ambulatory Clinics/Desert Vista - Unit 2 Adolescent: have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at hire; complete the fingerprint clearance card application within seven days of hire; and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant nursing assistant or healthcare-related experience.
• BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center; required within three months.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Take vital signs and assist with patients’ daily activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform clinical procedures and other patient-related tasks as requested.
• Communicate patient needs and observe and report changes in patients’ conditions to the supervising Nurse or Physician.
• Document all interactions in patients’ medical records.
• Float to all departments as needed.

What This Job Offers

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