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 $19 to $24
• 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