Detox Tech, CNA

Brooks Detox is recruiting for FULL-TIME Detoxification Technician, CNA .

*Hiring bonus: Brooks Detox is offering a $1,000 signing bonus for successful completion of employment trial period!

Employment also includes: full health & dental benefits, FOUR weeks of paid time off, a retirement plan & employer match of up to 5%.

General Duties: The Certified Nurses Aide works in the medically managed detoxification unit along with a team of experienced RN’s, LPN’s, Detox Counselors, Recovery Mentors, and physicians. In accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules, Division 63 “Standards and Authorized Duties for a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide, and under the direction of the licensed nurse, the CNA will assist with nursing care and collaborate with the team to carry out the plan of care.

Education / Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Duties:

1. Taking Vital signs,
2. Documenting vital signs and other care in the electronic health record,
3. Keeping detox quiet
4. Answering phones and assist with housekeeping duties,
5. May assist with the intake process as directed by nursing staff, except for standing orders, review of system, detox plan of care and the medical
6. Performing UA’s for drug, alcohol and pregnancy testing,
7. Using motivational interviewing and active listening to support clients recovering from drug/alcohol dependence,
8. Checking in visitors and supervising detox clients,
9. Assisting with activities of daily living when indicated,

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Oregon CNA license
• Current CPR certification
• For individuals recovering from the disease of alcoholism and/or from other drug addiction, have maintained continuous sobriety for the immediate past two years at the time of hire.

Skills Required:

• The ability to communicate well with both patients and other medical staff.
• The ability to provide supportive, non judgmental, care to clients recovering from alcohol/substance abuse.
• The ability to ensure a safe and clean Working erivironnient complying with Oregon OSHA, BestCare Policies and Procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules and the CNA Scope of Practice as defined by the Oregon Administrative Rules.
• The ability to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team

Tool and Equipment Used:
All Detox staff must be proficient in the use of computers, sufficient to use the EMR software program and produce routine End of Shift reports; to do intake and client documentation.  Additionally, must be able to use the following:  blood pressure machines (digital and manual), glucometers, fax machine, copy machine and telephone.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the employee to dress in a professional manner that meets the standards for professional employees in Deschutes County and prescribed by the Medical Director.

To Apply:
Submit your Cover Letter, Resume, Brooks Employment Application (click to download), and three professional references to careers@brooksrrc.org