CNA (Evening Shift)

Alpharus Health•Carbondale, IL

7d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its residential substance abuse treatment facility in Carbondale, Illinois. The CNA assists nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The schedule is 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with the potential need to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays. The role includes taking and documenting client vital signs, monitoring clients’ self-administration of medication, observing and reporting medical reactions or concerns, and conducting periodic dorm checks and client and property searches. Other duties include storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, and photocopying, scanning, and filing documents and forms. The position requires current CNA certification, at least six months of related nursing assistant work experience, and current CPR certification. Experience with adults or adolescents in a residential treatment center is a plus. The role has physical and communication requirements, including standing and moving for up to two hours at a time, responding to phones and intercoms, using a keyboard and video display terminal, and lifting up to 20 pounds when necessary to assist clients. Compensation is $16.93–$24.47 per hour, based on experience and credentials. Starting rates consider years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, and merit increases may depend on employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Requirements

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
At least six months of related work experience as a nursing assistant.
Current CPR certification.
Normal or corrected vision sufficient to read medical measurements and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries.
Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and walk, stand, and move about for up to two hours at a time.
Communication abilities sufficient to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone and provide care instructions.
Ability to respond to telephone calls, pages, and intercoms, and hear speech.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, or audit information and data regularly.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds when necessary to assist clients.

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, 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 support 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 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 of up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.