Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider that delivers substance use and mental health treatment. Certified Nursing Assistants support nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment. Under registered nurse supervision, they take and document vital signs, monitor clients’ self-administration of medication, observe for medical reactions, and report changes or concerns to nursing staff. They also conduct periodic dorm checks and client and property searches, and perform support tasks such as storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, and photocopying, scanning, and filing documents and forms. The position is located at 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane, Lake Villa, IL 60046. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Compensation ranges from $16.93 to $23.16 per hour, with a shift differential in addition to the hourly rate. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, and merit increase eligibility depends on employee performance and organizational financial performance.
Requirements
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required; the posting states, “Current certification as a Certified Nursing required.”
- At least 6 months of related work experience as a nursing or medical assistant is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Normal or corrected vision sufficient to read clinical measurements and evaluate symptoms and injuries.
- Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grasp, 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 telephones, 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, 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; photocopy, scan, and file documents and forms.
- Assist clients who may require help, including lifting up to 20 pounds if necessary.
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 offering CEUs and job-related training.
- Formal and informal clinical supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
