DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Tucson
555 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713

Salary: $16.05 -$20.02 (DOE) 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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 they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).

Your rewards:
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• Great work environment

Your Contribution:
• Provide direct care services to veterans to improve their quality of life
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

• Perform or assist geriatric care residents in ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and other ADLs while operating or assisting in the use of a variety of medical equipment, materials and supplies such as Geri-chairs, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, oxygen regulators, braces, prosthetic devices, catheter care etc.
• Assist in monitoring physical and mental status of residents by utilizing appropriate medical equipment and techniques to take vital signs; obtain urine, sputum or stool samples; and track input /output
• Communicate, observe and document all information
  Provide for resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance in a timely manner, transporting to dining room or activities, and listening to and communication resident concerns and needs to staff, families and volunteers.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary staffing and trainings for development of patient care plans, informational and update exchanges and increasing knowledge, skills and abilities
• Follow written and verbal instructions of medical staff in the provision of care including transporting, turning, repositioning, range of motion exercise and sensory stimulation
• Respond appropriately to licensed nurses and assists with assaultive or combative residents following established policies and procedures.
• Report to and assists licensed nurses in an emergency situation rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures
• Keep areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding and linens; cleaning and disinfection commodes, urinals, bedpans and humidifiers; providing fresh water, etc. as assigned
• Assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care and post mortem care utilizing universal precautions
• Perform other related duties as assigned such as labeling resident’s personal property; cleaning/maintaining patient areas; assisting in special resident activities; reading or writing letters for residents; dialing or answering resident phones; stuffing; pulling or labeling charts, etc.
  

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

Skill 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 commutation skills
• Interpersonal relationships skills

Ability to:

• Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
• Work with difficult people; establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team member and service providers
  

• 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).

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at recruiting@azdvs.gov or (602) 781-7032 for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.