Certified Nursing Assistant - hiring Incentive!
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICESFor Veterans and those who care for them.CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - NIGHTSHIRING INCENTIVE!Job Location:Address:Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix4141 North S Herrera WayPhoenix, Arizona 85012Posting Details:Salary: Up To $20.02/Hour (DOE)This position may be eligible for a $5,000 Hiring IncentiveShift differential is paid for nights - 10% Base PayEligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay - 10% Base PayGrade: 12Closing Date: Open Until FilledJob Summary:Are You a Compassionate CNA Ready to Make a Difference for Our Veterans?The Arizona State Veterans' Home-Tucson is offering a unique opportunity for patient and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team. This role is not just about providing high-quality care, but also about making a significant difference in the lives of our veterans.As a CNA with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), you will provide our veterans with essential nursing care and treatment services. Your responsibilities will include ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment, following established protocols, and contributing to our culture of veteran-centered care.Your Impact:* Daily Living Assistance: Your role as a CNA is crucial in providing veterans with assistance in transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living (ADLs). Your care and support can make a significant difference in their lives.* Medical Support: Assist nursing staff in administering enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post-mortem care.* Vital Monitoring: Monitor physical and mental status by taking vital signs, obtaining samples, and tracking input/output.* Record Keeping: Document medical records and worksheets, maintain cleanliness, and prepare simple reports.* Meal Assistance: Support veterans during dining by informing them of menu choices, transporting them to the dining room, and assisting them with meals.* Emergency Response: Assist licensed nurses in emergencies promptly and effectively, following established policies and procedures.* Additional Duties: Perform clerical duties, transport veterans to appointments, and participate actively in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards and Quality Assurance programs.Requirements:* Certification: Active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arizona.* Clearance: The Arizona Department of Public Safety must issue a fingerprint clearance card.* Experience: Preferred 1+ years of experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-term Care facility.* Skills and Knowledge: Understanding para-professional nursing practices, state and agency laws, medical equipment usage, and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.Why Join Us?* Meaningful Mission: Make a significant difference in the lives of veterans by providing compassionate and effective care.* Professional Growth: At the Arizona State Veterans' Home, we believe in continuous learning and improvement. Through the Arizona Management System (AMS), you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career.* Supportive Environment: At our facility, we foster a culture that values teamwork, respect, and dedication to veteran-centered care. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting your professional growth.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 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 environmentSkills 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 communicationAbility to:* Establish and maintain effective work relationships* Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methodsSelective 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 assessmentAll 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 insuranceLearn 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 pageRetirement:* Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)* Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employmentContact Us:If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at ...@azdvs.gov and 602.###.#### for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.