CNA / CMA - Afternoon Shift - Springfield, IL

at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

CNA / CMA - Afternoon Shift - Springfield, IL

Post Date:
 
 Apr 4, 2024

Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Position Type:
 
 Full Time

Requisition Number:
 
 31768

Work Schedule:
 
 Full-Time; 3pm-11pm

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. about the incredible recognition that we received!

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) responsbilities:
Assisting the nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, taking client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels; and documenting readings as appropriate
Monitoring clients' self-administration of medication and observing medical reactions and reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff
Conducting periodic dorm checks, client, and property searches to ensure the safety and well-being of clients
Performing a variety of other tasks such as storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning and filing documents and forms
Job Requirements:
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
Minimum 6 months related work experience as a nursing or medical assistant required
Current CPR required
Experience with adults/adolescents in a residential treatment center a plus

Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) responsibilities:

Checks and monitors client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood sugar levels; and documents readings as appropriate.

Prepares and administers medication as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor; observes medical reactions and reports any changes or concerns to physician and/or nursing staff.

Prepares and administers medication and vaccinations as prescribed and under supervision of a physician and documents same in the medication administration record.

Reviews and creates physician orders from physician sourced documents; places orders per instructions, such as vital signs requests, lab orders, or dietary instructions.

Collects client sick call requests and discusses or notifies MD or RN. Performs data entry into system.

Responsible for checking and monitoring client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure and sugar levels; records client's readings and other information pertinent to the clients medical needs and care.

Assists physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians and other providers with exams, preparing exam room; and maintains their daily schedules.

Observes client's physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes or concerns to nursing staff.

Performs searches of clients and client property following any period of absence from the unit in accordance with agency policy.

Enters lab orders into the electronic medical record and monitors and reports incoming results to physician or nursing staff.

Collects specimens, blood draws, and perform minor procedures under direct supervision of MD if needed.

Performs additional duties as assigned, such as monitoring, storing and reordering supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning and filindocuments and forms.

Requirements:
Completion of Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
Current CPR certification

Computer skills, ability to follow protocols and attention to detail
Working knowledge of theories, principles, and basic nursing concepts in order to effectively contribute to client's medical care
Ability to read, write, understand and follow written instructions
Strong verbal and written communication skills to include report writing
Conflict resolution skills to implement solutions and resolve conflict
Ability to collaborate with others
Ability to work irregular hours, over weekends and holidays
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Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets