Licensed Nursing Assistant- Med/Surg - FT 36 (DAYS)

DeKalb Health; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Safford, AZ is looking for a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the Medical/Surgical unit. Under supervision, you assist with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe, clean environment. Role adapts to patient acuity and staff guidance.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18, hold a current AZ CNA license, CPR, English fluency, and demonstrate reliable communication and basic computer skills. Prior Meditech experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education level: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• CPR certification (AHA Healthcare Provider) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Must be well-groomed with a professional appearance.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push 50 pounds.
• English language proficiency.
• 6 months to convert to Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment on the unit.

Job description

• Location 1600 S 20TH AVE,Safford, AZ, 85546,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $22.26 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager-Medical/Surgical Services and the House Supervisor in coordination with the registered nurse and the House Supervisor, the nursing assistant assists assigned patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Assignments are made according to the skill and proficiency of the employee and the acuity of the patients.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent.
• Current Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant. (Current Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant license accepted, 6 months to convert to Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant upon hire)
• Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management.
• Must have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Must have the mental and physical ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, & push 50 pounds.
• Language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.