CNA - Med / Surg

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The Community - Tucson AZ

Tucson is a place where talented artists, chefs, and craftspeople have taken inspiration from the incredible natural surroundings of the Sonoran Desert for thousands of years. While the sunsets are world-famous, that same sun never sets on the creativity of some of the finest, and the belief is that everyone showcasing here offers something genuinely exceptional and evocative of the place they play their trade. More than just saguaros and Sonoran hot dogs, Tucson is a cultural and natural hub where visitors can experience the Southwest as it was meant to be. In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson offers a modern perspective of the old west. The city is home to a wide range of museums, historic sites, hiking trails, golf courses, and some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world, giving visitors plenty to do during their time here. From gardens and zoos to the museums and university campus, Tucson's unique beauty shines through the wide range of attractions and vibrant downtown districts.

Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Tucson here!

Airport Information : Tucson International Airport (TUS)

This airport is located about 8 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona. It serves as the primary airport for Southern Arizona and is a hub for domestic and international flights. The airport features two runways and a single terminal with concourses nd B. TUS offers a range of services and amenities, including various dining options, shopping outlets, and rental car services.

For more information about TUS, check out their website here!

About the Facility - Tucson VA Medical Center

The Tucson VA Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering a range of primary and several specialty services to veterans. Operating 24 / 7 throughout the week, the center ensures accessibility and convenience for veterans. Beneficiary travel benefits, including transportation and lodging for families, are available for all patients.

Facility Address : 3601 S 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723

CNA - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The CNA serves as a member of the nursing staff and carries out routine nursing care and other personal services to assigned patients on any ward or tour assigned.
• Performs a range of personal nursing care which includes activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, lifting, and turning patients, providing oral, nail, hair related hygiene care, routine foley, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and performing preventive, rehabilitative, application of races, prosthetic devices, utilizes equipment to promote veteran self-care i.e., lift equipment, Hydro sounds tubs.
• Documents all care provided in the appropriate clinical records.
• Observes significant conditions, both physical and emotional, that are relevant to the health status of the patient.
• The CNA performs a range of diagnostic support duties such as taking vital signs, collecting, and transporting specimens, and preparing and escorting patients for discharge, tests, examinations, treatments and / or surgery per established procedures.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment; observes all policies pertaining to universal precautions. Provides for safety needs of patients by maintaining and a clean and safe environment.
• Accompanies patients on diagnostic or therapeutic trips assuming responsibility for basic decisions within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant while away from nursing units.
• The CNA initiates emergency measures to control disruptive or violent behavior. Documents all relevant information in the clinical record.

CNA - REQUIREMENTS

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