Share Email Opening Title CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)  About the Organization KMHS is Kitsap's nonprofit, designated community mental health provider for adults with acute and/or chronic serious mental illnesses, and children with serious emotional disturbances and their families. During 2016, KMHS provided services to more than 6,800 children and adults. On WA's beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, offers easy access to both the pristine wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula and the big-city lights and culture of Seattle. We offer competitive salary, benefits & a positive work environment. Inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment services offer evidence-based treatment, using trauma informed care to help people reach their recovery goals. We offer whole person care through mental health and substance use treatment and care management, close care coordination with on-campus and community-based primary care providers, and with partner PCHS, now offer dental care to KMHS clients and the community. Many community partners assure people receive behavioral health care in the right place, in the right way, at the right time. Together we are weaving a web that connects emergency room and hospitals, substance abuse treatment, and primary care providers; creates partnerships for early intervention at home and school, supports multiple law enforcement, jail, and justice endeavors, and works to ensure housing, food, and other social supports together with social service agencies and community collaborations. The Kitsap Mental Health Services community fosters a culture of hope and empowerment through a safe, welcoming environment, compassionate relationships, and a commitment to respecting life experiences. KMHS is a tobacco/smoke-free and scent-free facility   Category Medical Services   Open Date 6/22/2018   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Shift Various Shifts   Location Kitsap Mental Health Services (Crisis Triage Facility)   Description PURPOSE: Provide assistance to Nurses in caring for the clients of Kitsap Mental Health Services 24- Hour Services. To give quality care to the clients as well as participate as a member of the therapeutic treatment team. RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES: Observe clients and report any changes on the client’s condition. Clearly understand the legal and ethical limits of the position. Clear and accurate understanding of medical and pharmacologic terminology, manage medications for clients without making dosage errors. Medication aide's role is providing routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable. Medication aide observes a change in the patient's vital signs or behavior, or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication, it must be reported to the charge nurse. Perform basic duties through hands-on care to the clients to include but not limited to: monitor vital signs, reporting any irregularities to the charge nurse, assisting clients in obtaining hygiene items, or other needs the client may have. Documentation of medication given. Reporting to the Licensed nurse any adverse effects or additional needs the client may have. Assist in the collaboration with the team to develop and implement a plan of care for the clients. Ensure provision for or access by referral to healthcare for clients to include : Assisting the clients in following all prescribed treatments, modified diets, activities or activity limitation. Assisting clients in keeping healthcare appointments. Assist in obtaining emergency health care, when needed. Initiate emergency procedures using technical skills and professional judgment and perform appropriate nursing/medical intervention(s). Documentation of the residents taking medications and any observed responses. Monitor self-medication administration. Scheduling of medical appointments, if needed. Dispose of medications according to the pharmaceutical guidelines and KMHS policy. Complete nursing notes and other documentation necessary for quality care in an accurate, timely manner. To ensure meeting agency, statutory, regulatory, statistical and funding requirements. Respond to current fire drill/evacuation plan with awareness of duties and procedure. Adhere to unit operating and nursing policies and procedures. Provide flexible coverage as scheduled, on-call, or per requested. In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Nursing Assistant in Washington State. Two year CNA experience preferred. Two years experience in mental health preferred and/ or long-term care. PHYSICAL CONSIDERATION: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or listen and lift up to 50 pounds. Peripheral vision is also required for this position. A fair degree of flexibility and strength is required in this position due to the infrequent, yet essential, use of one’s body in the temporary physical restraint of some clients.   Salary DOE   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Kitsap.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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