State of Arizona · 10 hours ago
Advocacy Program Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16.50/hr - $20.03/hr
1+ years expThe State of Arizona is dedicated to serving and honoring veterans, and they are seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team at the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. This role involves performing routine patient care activities to enhance the quality of life for veterans and their families.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists Veterans/Members with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and other ADLs
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
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/output
Responsible for medical record and worksheet documentation on all assigned Veterans/Members. Keeps records and prepares simple reports
Assists 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
Provides resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance timely in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights
Maintains cleanliness of areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding, linens and other items
Reports to and assists licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedure
Performs 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
Participates fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS
Qualification
Required
Current or temporary license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Arizona
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
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 CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of para-professional nursing care, treatment and services appropriate to the work setting
Knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
Knowledge of practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties
Knowledge of practices and procedures established for the work environment
Knowledge of practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
Skills in applying methods and techniques of para-professional nursing practices
Skills in applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
Skills in using and maintaining medical equipment
Skills in applying methods and techniques in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
Skills in recording, maintaining filing and retrieving medical records
Skills in verbal and written communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
Ability to learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
Preferred
One or more years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment preferred
Benefits
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
Company
State of Arizona
As public servants, we deeply care about Arizona and are committed to facing the issues of our state head-on.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aletha Della Rocco
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
George McNeely MBA
Chief Human Resources Officer - Arizona Department of Administration - Shared Services
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