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In this position the candidate carries out all assigned para-professional nursing care and treatment services in prescribed and efficient manner. Provides a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment. Learns, implements and monitors Arizona Management System (AMS) methods. Incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties.

• Informs dining staff about Veterans'/Members' choices and picks up food from dining staff.
• Turns and repositions Veterans/Members as directed.
• Responds appropriately to licensed nurses and assists with assaultive or combative residents following established policies and procedures.
• May use a variety of medical equipment (e.g., lifts, oxygen, geri-chairs, braces, prosthetic devices, catheter care, etc.) in accordance with physician orders, licensed nurse direction and/or care plan.
• Listens to and communicates resident requests/concerns as appropriate.
• Participates fully in the QAPI process, our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Actively involved in AMS processes such Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work.
• Follows instructions to use simple procedures and devices to strengthen Veterans'/Members' limbs and maintain flexibility.
• Maintains record of Veteran/Member food consumption.
• Always utilizes universal precautions.
• Is responsible for medical record and worksheet documentation on all assigned Veterans/Members.
• Assists the licensed nursing staff and Veteran/Member by performing a variety of care tasks.
• Assists nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post surgical care and post-mortem care.
• Reports to and assists licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures.
• Informs them about menu choices available for the day.
• Helps Veterans/Members with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and other ADLs.
• Transports Veterans/Members to the dining room.
• Keeps records and prepares simple reports.
• Communicates and documents all information as appropriate.
• Clears soiled items from table after each course and places them in assigned location.
• Serves Veterans/Members their meals in courses; assists them if necessary.

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
• 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
• Principles, practices and techniques of para-professional nursing care, treatment and services appropriate to the work setting

Skills in:

• Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Using and maintaining medical equipment
• Recording, maintaining. filing and retrieving medical records
• Applying methods and techniques in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic and hygienic environment
• Applying methods and techniques of para-professional nursing practices

Ability to:

• Learn, implement, and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships

• 1+ years in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility

• Active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Arizona
• Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) with in the last 6 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
• This position is subject to the vaccination requirements outlined in CMS Interim Final Rule - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination (published November 5, 2021) (86 FR 61555)
• Fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected]