CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT POOL (PRN) - NIGHT SHIFT

Arizona Department of Administration•Yuma, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide assigned paraprofessional nursing care and treatment to residents at the Arizona State Veterans' Home in Yuma. This is a PRN pool position on the night shift, working 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Pool employees work as needed with flexible scheduling and must meet required pool commitments: 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. Reliable attendance for required shifts is essential to maintaining resident care. The hourly salary is $18.20, with a 10% shift differential for night shifts. 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 last 12 months, or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant, or registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis if there has been a prior positive test or tuberculosis.
Ability to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of paraprofessional nursing care.
Knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing paraprofessional nursing practices.
Knowledge of practices and procedures for using medical equipment in assigned duties.
Knowledge of practices and techniques for maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic, and hygienic environment.
Skills in recording, maintaining, filing, and retrieving medical records.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to assess client needs and evaluate the usefulness or suitability of resources.
Ability to work with difficult people and establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team members, and service providers.
Must work the night shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Newly hired State employees 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 is preferred.

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 by taking vital signs, obtaining urine, sputum, or stool samples, and tracking intake and output using appropriate equipment and techniques.
Respond promptly to resident requests, transport residents to dining or activities, and communicate resident concerns and needs to staff, families, and volunteers.
Participate in multidisciplinary staffing 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, providing range-of-motion exercises, and 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 emergencies according to 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.
Work required pool shifts: one weekend 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.