CNA - Nursing Assistant - Male Inpatient Facility

• The Orenda Center of Wellness is actively looking for a CNA to assist our medical department at our residential substance abuse treatment facility exclusively for men located in the serene countryside of Buckeystown, Maryland.
• We are a fun energetic company doing our part in the battle against addiction and mental health stigma, by offering the highest standard of individualized treatment in a loving and therapeutic environment.
• In addition to substance abuse treatment, we also offer co-occurring mental health services by licensed clinical therapist.
• We are working towards improving access to healthcare services, while beginning to serve the ever-growing population of males, suffering from the afflictions of substance use disorders.
• As a result, we a looking for an organized, patient, and caring Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the passion to serve the underserved to join our multi-disciplinary medical team.
• This role will assist the nursing department with all daily tasks and administrative duties.
• The ability to handle / assess minor medical issues and oversee client medications will be required.

The CNA position entails

• Work directly with onsite nurse and report to Nursing Director (NP)
• Full time 40-hour work week with scheduling flexibility available and daily 30-min off clock breaks as required
• Assisting with all nursing / medical assessments on intakes
• Administering and/or overseeing medications as prescribed
• Ensuring that the med log is up to date and medication security is followed
• Assisting nursing with counting of controlled substances and reporting of needs / errors
• Assessing clients who are ill either from withdraw or unrelated illness
• Monitoring vital signs and reporting to nursing any medical emergencies or crisis
• Documentation in EMR
• Conducting and completing all required nursing department paperwork and requirements of care daily

Requirements

• CNA active and clean licensed in the State of Maryland CMT - Med technician certification from Marland Board of Nursing - active and in good standing BLS First aid / AED/ CPR Certification - active and in good standing
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards all patients and support staff
• Preferred experience working with Behavioral Health, Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Preferred experience working with medications and controlled substances including maintenance medication

Position Offering

competitive pay rates range $20 to $23 company paid life insurance. - complimentary plus additional purchase plans available cost sharing on medical, dental and vision coverage BCBS offered company plans Paid National Holidays (7) / Employee Birthday Paid Day off (1) 3 Weeks - PTO per year with rollover options Employee wellness program and discount service plans EAP Program (immediately available)

Please apply below using the link and completing the requesting informational pre-screenings questions For further information or question please feel free to contact us directly at HR@theorendacenter.com