Certified Nursing Assistant - Withdrawal Management

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

9h • $21 - $25

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. ---------------------------------------- MAJOR DUTIES: The CNA provides shift coverage, medical management and case management of clients in the Withdrawal Management Program. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In providing these services, the incumbent performs the following duties:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current MA, HCA, or CNA credential in the state of Washington
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Be willing to seek to understand each individual’s unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help individuals regain a sense of control.
• Current CPR/1st Aid certification required
• Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships and individual choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity.
• Interest or experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional behavioral health programs.
• Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for individuals.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
• Have the ability to write detailed progress notes
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Great attendance
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining a wide range of information from prescribers and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
• Observing the patient and surroundings assists the nurse to assess the progress of the patient as well as any needs the patient might have for medical intervention. The certified nursing assistant will also observe and remove any potential hazards which could cause accidents
• Perform tasks as assigned by the charge nurse including but not limited to taking vital signs, capturing residents’ weights, and collecting specimens
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records per Withdrawal Management Policy
• Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential
• Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures
• Complete all job duties while following required infection control procedures, including but not limited to thorough hand washing, proper use of personal protective equipment and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure
• Complete all requirements for in-service training
• Develops treatment referrals
• Infection control. Every medical employee is responsible for infection control, but because of the constant contact the CNA has with patients, it is critical for the CNA to know and follow proper protocol in avoiding the spread of germs and spores which transport disease
• Intake paperwork
• Provides discharge planning
• Completes charting requirements per program policy
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
• Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
• There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED