CMA PRN

Cantex Continuing Care Network; New Braunfels (TX); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer oral and topical medications to residents at Sundance Inn Health Center in New Braunfels, TX. The role operates under physician orders and nursing supervision, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting residents' health and well-being.

The position requires state Nursing Assistant certification and a medication administration certification, with English literacy.

Formación

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• State approved medication administration certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsabilidades

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents as assigned or as required by medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications promptly.
• May dispense narcotics and accounts for them under supervision.
• Keeps medication carts/rooms clean and organized per policy.
• Attends facility education in-services.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Educación

State Nursing Assistant Certification

State approved Medication Administration Certification

Herramientas

eMAR systems

Medication administration protocols

Descripción del empleo

Job Details: Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Sundance Inn Health Center - New Braunfels, TX 78130, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Nursing Assistant & Medication Aide,

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Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/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 patients/residents.

Qualifications: Qualifications:

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents/residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy.
• Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Attends facility education in-services.

Essential Functions (continued):

• May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• Ensures that medication room, med carts and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
• Ensures that any expired medications are removed for destruction per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings per request.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.