CMA Med Aide PRN 7pm

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Midway (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC seeks a Certified Medication Aide for a PRN four-hour night shift (7pm-11pm). The CMA will administer oral and topical medications under licensed nurse supervision, ensuring resident safety and adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities include medication administration, recording, vital signs where needed, responding to resident needs, and reporting any changes or adverse effects to nursing staff.

Qualifications

• CMA Certification required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of medication administration rights.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintains accurate medication records and documents administration in the chart/computer system.
• Notifies licensed staff when residents report pain or unclear medication effects.
• Takes and records vital signs as needed for certain medications.
• Responds to resident call lights and checks on residents on own rounds with supervision.
• Observes and reports adverse reactions or side effects to a licensed nurse.
• Performs resident care tasks to support safety and quality of care.
• Maintains a culture of safety and quality in daily practice.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state/federal regulations and policies.
• Reports changes in resident condition or behavior as appropriate.

Skills

CMA Certification

Job description

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Fletcher, NC, is a Long-Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

(CMA) Certified Medication Aide

PRN Four Hour Night Shift 7pm - 11pm

Benefits:

Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job Description:

The overall purpose of theCertified Medication Aide (CMA)position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.

• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.

• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.

• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.

• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.

• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.

• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

Requirements:

• CMA Certification