CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - HIRING INCENTIVE

Arizona State Government; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading veterans' services organization, providing essential care and support to veterans and their families. This rewarding role as a Certified Nursing Assistant involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of life for those who have served. With comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to meaningful work, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans. If you are passionate about serving those who have served, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a current CNA license in Arizona.
• Knowledge of state laws governing para-professional nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Monitor physical and mental status of Veterans using medical equipment.
• Document medical records and assist nursing staff with procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Applying methods and techniques of para-professional nursing practices

Using and maintaining medical equipment

Maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment

Education

Current or temporary license to practice as a CNA

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

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

Job Location:

Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: Up To $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: May 16, 2025

Job Summary:

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 that they can thrive for a lifetime!

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

Your rewards:
• Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
• Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
• Professional Growth: You will have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).

Your contribution:
• Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to improve your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Job Duties:

• Assist Veterans'/Members with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and other ADLs
• Follow 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
• Assist 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
• Be responsible for medical record and worksheet documentation on all assigned Veterans/Members. Keeps records and prepares simple reports
• Assist 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.
• Provide resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance timely in accordance with the ResidentBill of Rights
• Maintain cleanliness of areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding, linens and other items
• Report 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
• Be actively involved in AMS processes such Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work
• Participate fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• 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
• 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 Arizona Management System (AMS) methods

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (must meet qualifications)
• 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 programhere. 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 Paul Sharp at [e-mail] or [phone] for assistance.

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