Certified Nursing Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES For Veterans and those who care for them. Certified Nursing Assistant – Day Shift (12‑hour shifts with every other weekend off, 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) Job Location

Arizona State Veterans' Home – Tucson

555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona 85713

Salary: $16.50 - $20.0270 hourly (DOE)

May be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay at 10% of base pay.

Grade: 12

Closing Date:
July 2, 2026

We are seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to support veterans at the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS). This role provides direct patient care and supports the facility’s management system and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Opportunity to receive pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
• Generous paid time‑off benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs, and more

• Provide direct care services to veterans to improve their quality of life
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

• 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’ 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
• Maintain medical records and worksheet documentation on all assigned veterans/members, keeping records and preparing simple reports
• Assist veterans/members with dining, including transporting to the dining room, informing them of menu choices, communicating with dining staff, and serving meals in courses
• Provide resident care and comfort by responding to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance promptly in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights
• Maintain cleanliness of areas, keeping spaces neat and sanitary by changing bedding, linens, and other items
• Report to and assist 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) as needed
• Actively involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown Sheets, Success Tracking, and Standardized Work

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 for 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
• Interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing para‑professional nursing practices
• Using and maintaining medical equipment
• 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

One or more years of skilled nursing facility or long‑term care experience preferred.

• Current or temporary license to practice as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of Arizona
• Current negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement confirming freedom from tuberculosis
• Must…