CNA - PRN

TALENT Software Services; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 42,278 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a reliable Nursing Assistant in Flagstaff, Arizona. The role involves assisting Veterans with daily living activities, monitoring their health status, and supporting nursing staff. Candidates must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification. This position is mid-senior level, full-time, with a pay range of $30.69/hr - $31.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience with nursing care, treatment, and services appropriate to the work setting.
• Knowledge of state laws governing nursing practices.
• Ability to maintain sanitation and orderliness in work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans/Members with daily living activities.
• Monitor physical and mental status of Veterans/Members.
• Document care and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with simple medical procedures and emergency situations.

Skills

Para-professional nursing care

Medical equipment usage

Record keeping

Effective communication

Emergency response procedures

Education

Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

TALENT Software Services provided pay range

This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.69/hr - $31.00/hr

Schedule

PRN-AS NEEDED working 12-hour shifts 6:00-6:30. Day or Night Shift. 40 hours per week is not promised.

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 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.
• Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods.

Licensure/Education

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the ***

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting