Certified Nursing Assistant

Saratoga Ascend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for a 13-week contract at the Lower Buckeye Jail Infirmary.

Night shifts are 3x12-hour rotations with potential extension. You will perform duties within the scope of practice under supervision, document in the EHR, collect vitals, venipuncture, assist with ADLs, and prepare patients for examinations while ensuring patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Current valid CNA license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State.
• PSV lookup via NCBSN portal or equivalent.
• N95 respirator fit testing.
• First Aid Certification and BLS.
• Minimum one year of experience in this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under supervision and documents in the electronic health record.
• Prepares patients for examinations, takes histories and vital signs.
• Performs office procedures, tests and examinations.
• Maintains supplies for exam/procedure rooms.
• Transcribes provider orders and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Performs venipunctures and basic lab tests.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Skills

CNA license

One year experience

Vitals & ADLs

EHR documentation

Venipuncture

Job description

Saratoga Medical has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Phoenix, AZ. This is a great contract position.

Shift Requirement:

Night Shift- Must commit to 3x12-hour shifts weekly

Position Type:

13 Weeks Contract plus extension

Facility:

Lower Buckeye Jail (LBJ), in the Infirmary - No floating to other jails

Position Description:

Performs duties within the scope of practice to ensure quality patient care, under the direct supervision of medical or nursing personnel. Completes required documentation in the electronic health record or other modality. Prepares patients for examination and treatment, takes patient histories, vital signs, and records chief complaints. Performs office procedures, tests, and examinations. Maintains adequate supplies for exam/procedure rooms. Transcribes provider orders and schedules return appointments. Performs venipunctures and lab tests. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Supporting Documentation/Additional Qualifications:

• Copy of current, valid, unrestricted license as a CNA issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing -OR- issued by a participating Compact State.
• Copy of current, completed PSV from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing obtained via the following link:
• https://azbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup
• Copy of current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
• Copy of current, completed First Aid Certification and BLS.
• Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.