Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Certified Nursing Assistant works in the Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility, assisting nursing staff with client care in a residential treatment environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM–7:00 PM, plus every other weekend. The role includes taking and documenting client vital signs, monitoring clients’ self-administration of medication and reporting medical reactions or concerns, and conducting periodic dorm checks and client and property searches to support safety. The CNA also performs related support tasks, including storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, and photocopying, scanning, and filing documents and forms. Compensation is $16.93–$24.47 per hour, with starting rates based on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
Requirements
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- At least 6 months of related work experience as a nursing or medical assistant.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the listed physical, vision, communication, hearing, and keyboard/video display terminal requirements, including lifting up to 20 pounds if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adults or adolescents in a residential treatment center.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment.
- Under registered nurse supervision, take client vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, and document readings as appropriate.
- Monitor clients’ self-administration of medication, observe medical reactions, and report changes or concerns to nursing staff.
- Conduct periodic dorm checks and client and property searches to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Store supplies and change biohazard bags.
- Answer telephones and photocopy, scan, and file documents and forms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Alpharus.
- Life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
- eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training.
- Clinical supervision, including formal and informal guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
