Facility - Certified Nursing Assistant

PURPOSE STATEMENT:Provide professional level nursing care to patients under supervision of the medical and clinical staff.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:This position requires a thorough understanding of facility's treatment program and philosophy, admission process, and criteria, working knowledge of various aspects of alcoholism, drug abuse, and dual diagnosis. This individual is a member of the mental health team providing professional level nursing care to patients under minimal supervision and consultation.OTHER FUNCTIONS:* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High School graduate or equivalent and completed CNA CertificationKnowledge/experience working with chemically dependent patients preferred.CPR/CPI (provided by facility)NC Driver's License with Acceptable driving recordMust be 21 years of age based on company policyKnowledge of 12-Step programs.Ability to work with male and female, adult (18-over) substance abuse/dually diagnosed population.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.