CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (DAY SHIFT) - HIRING INCENTIVE!

State of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive: $5,000

10% weekend pay

Pension and healthcare benefits

Job summary

Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants for day shifts at the Arizona State Veterans' Home – Tucson. 12-hour shifts run 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with every other weekend off, and a $5,000 hiring incentive may apply.

Join a dedicated team serving veterans, with pension/health benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement through AMS processes.

Qualifications

• CNA license in AZ required or eligible
• TB test current within 12 months or physician statement
• Fingerprint clearance card required
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing and other ADLs
• Assist in simple medical procedures and post-surgical care as directed
• Monitor vital signs and collect samples as needed
• Maintain medical records and documentation
• Assist in dining and meal service for residents
• Respond to resident requests promptly and ensure comfort
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of living areas
• Support licensed nurses in emergencies per policies
• Transport Veterans to appointments and perform clerical duties as needed

Skills

Communication

Nursing assistance

Patient care

Safety procedures

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (AZ)

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - DAY SHIFT
12 -hour shifts with every other weekend off (6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.)

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $16.50 - $20.0270 hourly (DOE)

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive!

Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay at 10% of base pay.

Grade: 12

Closing Date: October 21, 2026

Job Summary:

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive!
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), 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 seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Your rewards:
The opportunity to receive pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
Generous paid time-off benefits
Wellness and employee assistance programs, and so much more!
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

Job Duties:

• 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 AMS processes such Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work

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 environment

Skills 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 communication

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships

Selective Preference(s):

One or more years of skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Current or temporary license to practice as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of Arizona
• 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

All 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
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn 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 page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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