CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - HIRING INCENTIVE! - State of Arizona : Job Details

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES For Veterans and those who care for them. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - NIGHTS Job Location: Address: Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix 4141 North S Herrera Way Phoenix, Arizona 85012 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: Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans, Service Members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime! We are looking for compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Your rewards: * Flexible Scheduling: As a pool employee, you will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule, working as needed. This arrangement allows you to enjoy the flexibility that supports work-life balance. * Professional Growth: As a CNA, you will have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS). Your contribution: * Meaningful Work: Your dedication as a CNA will directly enhance the lives of veterans, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve. * Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency * Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and training to develop patient care plans and improve your knowledge, skills, and abilities Job Duties: * 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 assist 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 nurse in the State of Arizona * Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment 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 * 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: Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Contact Us: If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at [email protected] or (602) ###-#### for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.