Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Per Diem
Company: American Addiction Centers
Location: Worcester
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
AdCare, a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers, Inc., is a
for-profit substance abuse disorder treatment facility located at
107 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA. For over 45 years, AdCare has
been helping individuals and families struggling with alcohol and
drug use, one life at a time. The AdCare name represents
innovation, quality, and cost efficiency in treating alcohol and
drug dependency. We are committed to improving the lives of our
patients and their families by providing safe, effective,
recovery-based alcohol and drug treatment.
Our addiction recovery center(s) provide a comprehensive approach
to care. AdCare's integrated system of care offers a range of
accessible treatment centers including a 114-bed inpatient hospital
and several conveniently located outpatient sites located
throughout the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. When you join
AdCare, you become part of our family. AdCare seeks talented
individuals who are passionate, empathetic, engaged in their work
and dedicated to serving people. Together, we can enable our
patients to live happier and healthier lives. Our purpose and
passion are to empower patients, their families, and our
communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal
wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Job Summary
Per Diem Position. The CNA will interact directly with patients,
providing therapeutic support, comfort and transfers within the
facility, monitoring patient vital signs and assisting with ADL.
The CNA shall be a dedicated, compassionate, and energetic
individual who will serve the significant role of identifying and
communicating patient needs and addressing them directly or in
conjunction with nursing and other facility clinical staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
Screen baggage at admission. Accurately records all patient
belongings and valuables in the EMR on the Clothing Inventory
E-form. Secures patient valuables such as cash, cell phones in
accordance with hospital policy. Assists the staff with skin
checks.
Orients patient to the unit and to the hospital (when possible);
provides ongoing patient education as directed by licensed
personnel.
Assist patients with room and floor transfers and discharges;
orients patient to new unit upon arrival including introduction to
on duty staff. Assists discharged patient to the lobby; gathers all
personal belongings as recorded on the patient valuables list.
Performs waive testing (Dip, Occult, Pregnancy) and EKG's and
appropriately documents in the EMR.
Assist with ADL activities. This includes delivering meals to
patients, turning, bathing, toileting and ambulating patients and
providing fluids/nourishment between meals.
Offers therapeutic support to patients, responding to concerns and
encouraging their continued work in accomplishing recovery.
Provide adjunct care for the patient as directed by nursing team;
1:1 monitoring.
Check vital signs, documents in EMR.
Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures,
and abide by federal, state, and local requirements, as well as
Joint Commission standards.
Complete Safety checks per company policy.
Reports observations from direct patient care to licensed nurse to
assure continued safety of all patients. Ensures patient compliance
with fall risk objectives.
Maintains unit stock levels of supplies.
At end of shift communicates to incoming CNA pertinent data
regarding patient activity or needs.
3rd shift CNA responsible for batching urine toxicology tests.
Medical Assistants may assist with venipuncture when needed.
Treats patients, and colleagues with dignity and respect; honors
each person's right to privacy/maintains very strict patient and
colleague confidentiality; respects all individual differences;
supports cultural diversity.
Consistently arrives to work on time and adheres to attendance
policies.
Other duties as assigned within scope of work
Education/ Experience:
High School diploma, GED or HiSet required
Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training
course
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks
safely and effectively
Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate
sensitive information with empathy ("bedside manner")
Working knowledge of Excel, Outlook and EMR
6+ months experience with substance/psych desirable
The Medical Assistant/CNA functions as an integral member of the
patient care team; will provide nursing care to patients under the
direction of the licensed nurse to meet the needs, comfort and
safety of patients.
Provide patient monitoring one-to-one on the unit, groups and meal
periods.
Certifications and Licenses:
All positions require a TST, MMR Titer, and the ability to pass a
pre-employment drug screening (including THC) and a background
records check.
American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that
discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the
basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status,
genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state
and/or federal law. AAC will provide reasonable accommodations that
are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability
discrimination laws.
Job ID: 2023-7814
External Company URL: http://contactaac.com
Keywords: American Addiction Centers, Worcester , Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Per Diem, Healthcare , Worcester, Massachusetts
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