PRN Certified Nursing Assistant

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, including: Transporting them to the dining room Informing them about menu choices available for the day Communicating dining staff about Veterans'/Members' choices Serving Veterans/Members their meals in courses Assisting them when necessary Provides resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests, verbal or call light, for assistance timely and 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 Clerical duties, such as answering phones and filing, as needed. Actively involved in Arizona Management System (AMS) processes such as: Huddle Boards Problem Solving Job Breakdown Sheets Success Tracking Participates fully in the QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) process, the quality assurance and performance improvement program mandated by CMS, which incorporates AMS. 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 . Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods . Licensure / Education: Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the State of Arizona 2 Step TB Test Long Term Care Experience Working 12-hour shifts Shift hours: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM Day or Night Shift 40 hours per week is not promised Required for Bid Submission Resume CPR/BLS Card License/Certification for position TB Skin Test Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine #J-18808-Ljbffr