Job Description

CNA PRN

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85012

8 Months Contract

Schedule:

Schedule: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM (12-hour shifts)

Day Shift

Compliance Items:

1. Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine

2. Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

3. COVID vaccination or declination of offered vaccine

4. CPR/BLS Card

5. TB Skin Test

6. License/Certification for Position: CNA

Job Description:

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): 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.

Education:

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the State of Arizona

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