State Of Arizona Yuma , AZ 85367
Posted 2 months ago
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
For Veterans and those who care for them.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
NIGHT SHIFT
HIRING INCENTIVE!
Job Location:
Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home
6051 East 34th Street
Yuma, Arizona 85365
Posting Details:
Salary: Up To $20.02/Hour (DOE)
This position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive
Shift differential is paid for nights 10% base pay
Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay 10% base pay
Grade: 12
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
Are you a patient and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a fulfilling role? The Arizona State Veteran Home
As a CNA with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) you will carry out all assigned para-professional nursing care and treatment services in a prescribed and efficient manner while ensuring a safe, therapeutic and clean environment. As an employee of the State of Arizona you will learn, implement and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods while utilizing AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiencies.
ADVS incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member centered care in the performance of job duties.
Job Duties:
As a CNA you will:
Assist Veterans/Members with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and other ADLs.
Follow instructions to use simple procedures and devices to strengthen Veterans'/Members' limbs and maintain flexibility.
Assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care and post-mortem care.
Assist 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/output.
Responsible for medical record and worksheet documentation on all assigned Veterans/Members. Keeps records and prepares simple reports.
Assist Veterans/Members with dining to include transporting to the dining room, informing them about menu choices available for the day, communicating dining staff about Veterans'/Members' choices and serves Veterans/Members their meals in courses, assisting them if necessary.
Provide resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance timely in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights.
Maintain cleanliness of areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding, linens and other items
Report to and assists licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties such as transporting Veterans/Members to appointments outside the facility and clerical duties (e.g., answering phones, filing, etc.) as needed.
Actively involved in AMS processes such 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 mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
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
Skills in:
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 and written communication
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective work relationships
Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
Selective Preference(s):
One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve 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
Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Current or temporary license to practice as a CNA in the State of Arizona
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
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 (pilot program).
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
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Tiffany Batura at recruiting@azdvs.gov and 602.781.7032 for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
State Of Arizona