Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. about the incredible recognition that we received!

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for:

• Assisting the nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment
• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, taking client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels; and documenting readings as appropriate
• Monitoring clients' self-administration of medication and observing medical reactions and reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff
• Conducting periodic dorm checks, client, and property searches to ensure the safety and well-being of clients
• Performing a variety of other tasks such as storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning and filing documents and forms

Job Requirements:

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
• Minimum 6 months related work experience as a nursing or medical assistant required
• Current CPR required
• Experience with adults/adolescents in a residential treatment center a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Normal or corrected vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, blood sugar results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries.
• Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk, stand and move about for up to two hours at a time.
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, and provide care instructions.
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms, and hear speech.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and
• data on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, if necessary, to assist clients who may require assistance.

Certified Medical Assistants are responsible for:

• Checks and monitors client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood sugar levels; and documents readings as appropriate.

• Prepares and administers medication as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor; observes medical reactions and reports any changes or concerns to physician and/or nursing staff.

• Prepares and administers medication and vaccinations as prescribed and under supervision of a physician and documents same in the medication administration record.

• Reviews and creates physician orders from physician sourced documents; places orders per instructions, such as vital signs requests, lab orders, or dietary instructions.

• Collects client sick call requests and discusses or notifies MD or RN. Performs data entry into system.

• Responsible for checking and monitoring client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure and sugar levels; records client's readings and other information pertinent to the clients medical needs and care.

• Assists physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians and other providers with exams, preparing exam room; and maintains their daily schedules.

• Observes client's physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes or concerns to nursing staff.

• Performs searches of clients and client property following any period of absence from the unit in accordance with agency policy.

• Enters lab orders into the electronic medical record and monitors and reports incoming results to physician or nursing staff.

• Collects specimens, blood draws, and perform minor procedures under direct supervision of MD if needed.

• Performs additional duties as assigned, such as monitoring, storing and reordering supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning and filindocuments and forms.

Requirements:

• Completion of Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
• Current CPR certification

• Computer skills, ability to follow protocols and attention to detail

• Working knowledge of theories, principles, and basic nursing concepts in order to effectively contribute to client's medical care
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to include report writing
• Conflict resolution skills to implement solutions and resolve conflict
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to work irregular hours, over weekends and holidays
• Must be a critical thinker to assess situations and develop and executes action plans
• Must be well-organized to work well under pressure

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
• Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.