Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650
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:
Job Requirements:
Certified Medical Assistants are responsible for:
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:
Computer skills, ability to follow protocols and attention to detail
Physical Requirements:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield