CNA / Phlebotomist

Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsible for attending to patient medical needs and assisting in the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent; Associate's or bachelor's level degree preferred
• Must possess and maintain active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Nursing Assistant Registered in Washington State from accredited program
• One (1) year prior experience as a CNA/NAR required
• Must possess a valid WA state driver's license
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• AFH Staff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check
• For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, valid driver's license, proof of personal liability insurance
• AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA's Driver Assessment
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid WA state driver's license
• Prior mental or behavioral healthcare experience

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist THIRA nurse to create, maintain, and track patient health history and medical documentation in electronic medical records system
• Take vitals on patients daily and/or as needed; document accordingly in patient's chart
• Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart
• Maintain thorough medical/medication data for patients in EMR patient charts
• Observe and report changes in patient's behaviors, physical symptoms, and mental health status to the Medical Team
• Perform skin check on patients with a history of Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) and inform the team of any observed evidence of recent NSSI
• Assist patients with self-administered medication while on-site at program; document accordingly
• Administer lab and genetic testing orders and enter prescription refill requests as needed
• Provide meal and snack supervision; document as needed
• Support and assist psychotherapists, dietitians, art therapist, and milieu support therapist in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu environment
• Maintain infection control standards within our facility, ensure employees and patients uphold procedures and standards as relevant
• Obtain urine specimens and send to lab for random patient drug screening, follow up as necessary
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family members regarding medical information as needed
• Support maintenance of patient illness tracking log and consult with patients regarding questions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms
• Provide monthly audits of over-the-counter medications, emergency medications, and first aid kits to ensure that expired medications are disposed of and replaced
• Ensure maintenance of medical info binders for all required patients to be used for emergency situations
• Clean, sanitize and maintain safe nurse's station
• Assist in coordination for the disposal of biohazard waste with appropriate vendors
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of medical supplies

RTF Essential Functions:

• Serve as point of contact for new patients entering the program orienting them to program structure, space and rules
• Participate in activities with residents at the house; house meeting, cooking, games
• Safely drive/transport patients to and from the Retreat at THIRA and facility
• Accompany residents and therapeutic staff on recreational and therapeutic outings and ensure patient safety
• Complete rounds on patients at minimum of 1-hour time intervals, more frequently if needed as clinically indicated. Document in daily review.
• Support Compliance Department by conducting chart audits and relaying findings to Senior Compliance Coordinator
• Facilitate start to program day and ensuring patients engage in designated morning hygiene time appropriately
• Facilitate morning medication pass
• Set up breakfast and hand off to Dayshift

General Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff
• Adhere to THIRA Health's compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, trainings, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements
• Possess strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Maintain focus on THIRA's core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Sunday through Saturday week.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-6pm