CNA / Phlebotomist

SERO MENTAL HEALTH • Bellevue, WA

93d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for attending to patient medical needs and assisting in the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Nursing Assistant Registered in Washington State from accredited program.
• One (1) year prior experience as a CNA/NAR required.
• Must possess a valid WA state driver’s license.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs.
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state).
• AFH Staff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check.
• For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, valid drivers license, proof of personal liability insurance.
• AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s level degree preferred.
• Valid WA state driver’s license.
• Prior mental or behavioral healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist THIRA nurse to create, maintain, and track patient health history and medical documentation in electronic medical record systems.
• Take vitals on patients daily and/or as needed; document accordingly in patient's chart.
• Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart.
• Maintain thorough medical/medication data for patients in EMR patient charts.
• Observe and report changes in patient’s behaviors, physical symptoms, and mental health status to the Medical Team.
• Perform skin check on patients with a history of Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) and inform the team of any observed evidence of recent NSSI.
• Assist patients with self-administered medication while on-site at program; document accordingly.
• Administer lab and genetic testing orders and enter prescription refill requests as needed.
• Provide meal and snack supervision; document as needed.
• Support and assist psychotherapists, dietitians, art therapist, and milieu support therapist in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu environment.
• Maintain infection control standards within our facility, ensure employees and patients uphold procedures and standards as relevant.
• Obtain urine specimens and send to lab for random patient drug screening, follow up as necessary.
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family members regarding medical information as needed.
• Support maintenance of patient illness tracking log and consult with patients regarding questions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms.
• Provide monthly audits of over-the-counter medications, emergency medications, and first aid kits to ensure that expired medications are disposed of and replaced.
• Ensure maintenance of medical info binders for all required patients to be used for emergency situations.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain safe nurse’s station.
• Assist in coordination for the disposal of biohazard waste with appropriate vendors.
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of medical supplies.
• Serve as point of contact for new patients entering the program orienting them to program structure, space and rules.
• Participate in activities with residents at the house; house meeting, cooking, games.
• Safely drive/transport patients to and from the Retreat at THIRA and facility.
• Accompany residents and therapeutic staff on recreational and therapeutic outings and ensure patient safety.
• Complete rounds on patients at minimum of 1-hour time intervals, more frequently if needed as clinically indicated. Document in daily review.
• Support Compliance Department by conducting chart audits and relaying findings to Senior Compliance Coordinator.
• Facilitate start to program day and ensuring patients engage in designated morning hygiene time appropriately.
• Facilitate morning medication pass.
• Set up breakfast and hand off to Dayshift.
• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting.
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff.
• Adhere to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, trainings, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned.
• Exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements.
• Possess strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner.

What This Job Offers

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