Certified Nursing Assistant

VIVA USA Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support Veterans/Members with daily living activities and basic medical care. You will document care, monitor health status, and assist nursing staff with routine procedures in a 40-hour, 12-hour night shift schedule.

Onsite position with opportunities to contribute to patient comfort, hygiene, dining support, and timely response to requests. Active AZ CNA certification required; hospital and CMS process experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in AZ required.
• Experience in para-professional nursing care.
• Ability to document care and monitor health status.
• Familiarity with medical equipment and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans/Members with ADLs, transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and personal higiene.
• Take vital signs and monitor physical/mental status using medical equipment.
• Document medical records and worksheets; prepare simple reports.
• Transport to dining, appointments and other facility activities.
• Support nursing staff with routine medical procedures and post-care activities.
• Contribute to QAPI processes and CMS quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medical equipment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Active CNA Certification in AZ

Tools

Client Management System

Job description

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 procedures. 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 Client Management System 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 Client Management System.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of para-professional nursing care, treatment and services appropriate to the work setting.
• Client 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 client 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 Client Management System methods.

Education:

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in AZ

Notes:

• Onsite
• Schedule: 6:30pm-6:00am (12-hour shifts), working every other weekend 40 hours per week, Full Time.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status