TRANSPORTATION NURSING ASSISTANT

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

2d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime! We are looking for a compassionate Transportation Nursing Assistant.

Requirements

• Active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Arizona
• Fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
• Valid state-issued driver's license
• Principles, practices and techniques of para-professional nursing care, treatment and services appropriate to the work setting
• State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
• Practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties
• Practices and procedures established for the work environment
• Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
• Applying methods and techniques of para- professional nursing practices
• Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing para- professional nursing practices
• Using and maintaining medical equipment
• Applying methods and techniques in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
• Recording, maintaining, filing and retrieving medical records
• Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility

Responsibilities

• Drives State-owned vehicle to transport Veterans/Members to various sites in the community for doctor and/ or laboratory appointments; delivers and picks up lab specimens, x-rays, prescriptions; maintains vehicle as prescribed.
• May perform other related duties such as transporting, by foot, Veterans/Members to appointments outside the facility; transporting them to activities within the facility; assisting them in packing and moving their belongings or assigned furniture; and labeling their personal property.
• May perform clerical duties (e.g. answering phones, filing, etc.) as needed. Completes special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for the basic maintenance of vehicle, to include, but not limited to, checking for damages; leaks; fuel, oil and coolant levels; instrument panel; safety devices; lights (headlights, taillights, signals); brakes; steering; engine operation; unusual noises; and ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Trains/orients new employees.
• Actively involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work.
• Participates fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS, which incorporates AMS.
• Assists the licensed nursing staff and Veterans/Members by performing a variety of care tasks.
• Helps Veterans/Members with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and other ADLs.
• Turns and repositions Veterans/Members as directed.
• Follows instructions to use simple procedures and devices to strengthen Veterans'/Members' limbs and maintain flexibility.
• Assists nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care and post-mortem care. Always utilizes universal precautions.
• May use a variety of medical equipment (e.g. lifts, oxygen, Geri-chairs, braces, prosthetic devices, catheter care, etc.) in accordance with physician orders, licensed nurse direction and/or care plan.
• Assists in monitoring physical and mental status of Veterans/Members by utilizing appropriate medical equipment and techniques to take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations); obtain urine, sputum or stool samples; and track input and output.
• Weighs Veterans/Members per licensed nurse instruction.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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