CNA (Night Shift) - Caseyville, IL

Alpharus Health•Caseyville, IL

18d•$17 - $24•Onsite

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 care for clients in a residential treatment environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. The schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend. The role includes checking and documenting client vital signs, monitoring clients’ self-administration of medication, observing medical reactions, and reporting changes or concerns to nursing staff. The CNA also conducts periodic dorm checks and client and property searches to support client safety, and performs facility and administrative tasks such as storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning, and filing documents. Compensation is $16.93–$24.47 per hour based on experience and credentials. Hours worked from 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM receive an additional $4.00 per hour. Alpharus Health conducts annual reviews that include merit increases.

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 read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, blood sugar results, and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries, with normal or corrected vision.
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 to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone and provide care instructions.
Ability to respond to telephone, 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, if 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 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 and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
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 providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.