NRSG ASST

Job Summary :

Are You a Compassionate CNA Ready to Make a Difference for Our Veterans?

The Arizona State Veterans' Home Tucson is offering a unique opportunity for patient and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team.

This role is not just about providing high-quality care, but also about making a significant difference in the lives of our veterans.

As a CNA with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), you will provide our veterans with essential nursing care and treatment services.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment, following established protocols, and contributing to our culture of veteran-centered care.

Your Impact :

Daily Living Assistance : Your role as a CNA is crucial in providing veterans with assistance in transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).

Your care and support can make a significant difference in their lives.

• Medical Support : Assist nursing staff in administering enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post-mortem care.
• Vital Monitoring : Monitor physical and mental status by taking vital signs, obtaining samples, and tracking input / output.
• Record Keeping : Document medical records and worksheets, maintain cleanliness, and prepare simple reports.
• Meal Assistance : Support veterans during dining by informing them of menu choices, transporting them to the dining room, and assisting them with meals.
• Emergency Response : Assist licensed nurses in emergencies promptly and effectively, following established policies and procedures.

Requirements :

• Certification : Active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Arizona.
• Clearance : The Arizona Department of Public Safety must issue a fingerprint clearance card.
• Experience : Preferred 1+ years of experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-term Care facility.
• Skills and Knowledge : Understanding para-professional nursing practices, state and agency laws, medical equipment usage, and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Mission : Make a significant difference in the lives of veterans by providing compassionate and effective care.
• Professional Growth : At the Arizona State Veterans' Home, we believe in continuous learning and improvement. Through the Arizona Management System (AMS), you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Supportive Environment : At our facility, we foster a culture that values teamwork, respect, and dedication to veteran-centered care.

We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting your professional growth.

Job Duties : As a CNA you will :

As a CNA you will :

• 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.
• Assist 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.

• 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 Resident Bill 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.
• Perform 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
• 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
• 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
• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

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
30+ days ago