Certified Nursing Assistant (Float)

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Director, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides professional, skilled, age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines. Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CNA 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 role must be able to float to all departments as needed.

The hourly pay rate is $24.00. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant nursing assistant or healthcare-related experience are preferred. The position requires licensure through the Arizona Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant and successful completion of approved Valleywise Health computer classes. A BLS card from an approved American Heart Association training center is preferred and required within three months. Additional fingerprint clearance requirements apply to Ambulatory Clinics/Desert Vista - Unit 2 Adolescent.

Requirements

• Requires licensure through the Arizona Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Must successfully complete approved Valleywise Health computer classes.
• Must be able to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to meet the conditions stated in the employment agreement.
• For Ambulatory Clinics/Desert Vista - Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire; must 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 training center; required within three months.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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