What are the responsibilities and job description for the PER DIEM CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/CD TECHNICIAN: WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT position at Central Minnesota Mental Health Center?
WHY CMMHC?
At Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. We are privileged to offer services and employment opportunities at multiple sites within the four-county area. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT
CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Part-Time Chemical Dependency Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant within our Withdrawal Management team. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
As a CNA or CDT, you are essential to CMMHC’s Withdrawal Management program. Along with your Withdrawal Management co-workers, you will work as a team to support and monitor our clients. The CNA-CDT provides ongoing support and supervision to clients. The Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Administers scheduled medications as ordered by the Medical Director and/or consulting physician; administers PRN medications as delegated by licensed nurse on duty.
- Documents client’s medications in EMR promptly after administration
- Knowledge and ability to perform vitals: records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, O2 saturations and weight and document results on withdrawal flowsheet.
- Observes, reports and records changes in client’s physical and mental condition to the designated RN, LPN, and/or Medical Director and/or Program manager.
- Promptly reports concerns of possible suicidal or assaultive ideations, vulnerable adult, and child maltreatment incidents to on-duty nursing staff and/or on-call provider.
- Answer and respond to phone calls, transferring any potential referral and any medical calls to the nurse on duty.
- Ability to perform breathalyzer readings as needed and drug testing (when indicated) for medical purposes.
- Assist with admissions, discharge, and transfer of clients.
- Ensure required documentation is completed and in compliance.
- Recognition of seizure activity and ability to respond appropriately.
- Maintain Confidentiality regarding each client.
