RESTORATIVE NURSING ASSISTANT

About the position

The Arizona State Veteran Home - Tucson is looking for a Restorative Nursing Assistant who takes pride in providing the highest quality of care for Veterans. The Therapy Technicians will perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of the restorative service and help coordinate the weekly and monthly weights of residents. As a State of Arizona employee, you will learn, implement, and monitor the Arizona Management System (AMS) methods and utilize AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiencies. The role incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide restorative nursing services as designated by the Licensed Nurse and/or Therapist to assist residents to increase independence in day-to-day activities such as mobility, eating and grooming.
• Assist and instruct Certified Nursing Assistants in the proper delivery of ADL care such as: transfers, positioning, exercise, feeding, toileting, and the proper use of equipment and assistive devices such as braces, splints, walkers, lifts and prostheses.
• Document resident's participation and response to restorative nursing care and report changes in resident condition to the charge nurse or the restorative nurse.
• Complete and record residents weights on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Maintain stock or equipment and maintain a safe, neat, and efficient working environment.
• Attend meetings and in-services as directed by facility (i.e. restorative rehab meetings).
• Be actively involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized work.
• Participate fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandated by CMS.

Requirements

• An active certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arizona.
• A valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Ability to drive on State business and possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a skilled nursing facility.
• Completion of an on-the-job restorative aide orientation program.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.