Nursing Assistant Jobs in Arizona
Nursing assistant jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa, where Banner Health, Dignity Health, and HonorHealth operate large acute care and long-term care networks that hire nursing assistants at every level. Demand is strongest in skilled nursing facilities, memory care units, and post-acute rehabilitation, reflecting Arizona's large and growing older adult population. Entry-level candidates and experienced CNAs both find consistent openings across the state's major metro areas. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- 542670
- TUCSON
- DEPT OF VETERANS SERVICES
- Part-time
- Closing at: Sep 1 2026 - 23:55 MST
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
For Veterans and those who care for them.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN)- POOL
12-hour rotating shifts
Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Tucson
555 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Salary: $16.05 -$20.02/ hourly (DOE)
A shift differential is paid for night shifts at 10% of base pay.
Grade: 01
Closing Date: September 1, 2026
We are looking for outstanding Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Your rewards:
- Flexible Scheduling: As a pool employee, you will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule, working as needed. This arrangement allows you to enjoy the flexibility that supports work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: As a CNA, you will have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).
- Meaningful Work: Your dedication as a CNA will directly enhance the lives of veterans, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
- Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and training to develop patient care plans and improve your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Pool commitments:
- Work one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift per month, two additional shifts per month, and one state service holiday per year
- Participate in one hour of in-service training per month
- Maintain reliability; In order to maintain seamless resident care, it is critical that essential Pool employees work required shifts.
- Performs or assists residents with ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing personal hygiene and other ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) while operating or assisting in the use of a variety of medical equipment
- Assists in monitoring physical and mental status of residents by utilizing appropriate medical equipment and techniques to take vital signs, obtain urine, sputum or stool samples, and track input/output
- Responds to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance in a timely manner, transporting to dining room or activities, and listening to and communicating resident concerns and needs to staff, families, and volunteers
- Participates in multi-disciplinary staffing and trainings for the development of patient care plans, informational and update exchanges and increasing knowledge, skill, and abilities
- Follows written and verbal instructions of medical staff in the provision of care including transporting, turning, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and sensory stimulation.
- Responds appropriately to licensed nurses and assists with assaultive or combative residents following established policies and procedures
- Reports to and assists licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures
- Keeps areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding and linens, cleaning and disinfecting commodes, urinals, bedpans, and humidifiers
- Assists nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post mortem care, utilizing universal precautions
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and techniques of para-professional nursing care
- State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
- Practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic, and hygienic environment
Skills in:
- Recording, maintaining, filing, and retrieving medical records
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to:
- Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
- Work with difficult people, establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team members, and serviced providers
One or more years of work experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment preferred
- 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 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).
If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
- 542670
- TUCSON
- DEPT OF VETERANS SERVICES
- Part-time
- Closing at: Sep 1 2026 - 23:55 MST
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
For Veterans and those who care for them.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN)- POOL
12-hour rotating shifts
Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Tucson
555 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Salary: $16.05 -$20.02/ hourly (DOE)
A shift differential is paid for night shifts at 10% of base pay.
Grade: 01
Closing Date: September 1, 2026
We are looking for outstanding Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Your rewards:
- Flexible Scheduling: As a pool employee, you will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule, working as needed. This arrangement allows you to enjoy the flexibility that supports work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: As a CNA, you will have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).
- Meaningful Work: Your dedication as a CNA will directly enhance the lives of veterans, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
- Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and training to develop patient care plans and improve your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Pool commitments:
- Work one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift per month, two additional shifts per month, and one state service holiday per year
- Participate in one hour of in-service training per month
- Maintain reliability; In order to maintain seamless resident care, it is critical that essential Pool employees work required shifts.
- Performs or assists residents with ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing personal hygiene and other ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) while operating or assisting in the use of a variety of medical equipment
- Assists in monitoring physical and mental status of residents by utilizing appropriate medical equipment and techniques to take vital signs, obtain urine, sputum or stool samples, and track input/output
- Responds to patient requests (verbal or call light) for assistance in a timely manner, transporting to dining room or activities, and listening to and communicating resident concerns and needs to staff, families, and volunteers
- Participates in multi-disciplinary staffing and trainings for the development of patient care plans, informational and update exchanges and increasing knowledge, skill, and abilities
- Follows written and verbal instructions of medical staff in the provision of care including transporting, turning, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and sensory stimulation.
- Responds appropriately to licensed nurses and assists with assaultive or combative residents following established policies and procedures
- Reports to and assists licensed nurses in emergency situations rapidly and appropriately following established policies and procedures
- Keeps areas neat and sanitary by changing bedding and linens, cleaning and disinfecting commodes, urinals, bedpans, and humidifiers
- Assists nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post mortem care, utilizing universal precautions
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and techniques of para-professional nursing care
- State and agency laws and regulations governing para-professional nursing practices
- Practices and procedures of using medical equipment in assigned duties Practices and techniques applied in maintaining a safe, orderly, therapeutic, and hygienic environment
Skills in:
- Recording, maintaining, filing, and retrieving medical records
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to:
- Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
- Work with difficult people, establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team members, and serviced providers
One or more years of work experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment preferred
- 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 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).
If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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Nursing Assistant Job Market in Arizona
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Who's Hiring
- Cornerstone Caregiving13
- Alumus4
- TEEMA3
- State of Arizona3
- Haven Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing assistant jobs across Arizona.
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) registration with the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Completion of an Arizona-approved nursing assistant training program of at least 75 hours
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Ability to pass a criminal background check required by Arizona health care facilities
- Physical ability to lift and transfer patients safely in a clinical care environment
- Strong communication skills for documenting patient observations and reporting to nursing staff
Nursing Assistant Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing assistant in Arizona?
To become a nursing assistant in Arizona, you must complete an Arizona-approved training program of at least 75 hours, which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical practice. After training, you take the Arizona CNA competency exam, which has a written portion and a skills demonstration. Passing earns you registration on the Arizona Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Most community colleges and some long-term care facilities across Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa offer approved programs.
Which companies hire nursing assistants in Arizona?
Arizona nursing assistant roles are posted by Cornerstone Caregiving, Alumus, and TEEMA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and its high concentration of skilled nursing and memory care facilities mean nursing assistant openings appear consistently throughout the year, not just seasonally.
Which Arizona cities have the most nursing assistant jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Scottsdale account for the most nursing assistant openings in Arizona. Phoenix leads because it anchors the state's largest hospital networks and long-term care facilities, while Tucson's concentration of VA, university, and community health employers drives demand there, and Mesa's rapid population growth has expanded its skilled nursing and rehabilitation center presence considerably.
Are there remote nursing assistant jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Nursing assistant work is inherently hands-on and requires direct patient contact, so the vast majority of roles are on-site. About 10% of nursing assistant openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, telephonic patient support, or administrative functions rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a nursing assistant in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a state-approved CNA training program, many of which are offered free or at low cost by skilled nursing facilities in Phoenix and Tucson that hire graduates directly upon certification. Banner Health and Dignity Health both run new employee orientation tracks designed for candidates with limited clinical backgrounds. Candidates coming from home health aide, medical assistant, or patient transport roles often move into nursing assistant positions without additional experience, and holding an active Arizona Nurse Aide Registry listing, even without prior employer experience, gives applicants a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to nursing assistant jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to nursing assistant jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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