Medication Aide - Evening shift $500 sign on

Recover-Care; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Certified Medicine Aide (CMA) to work under a licensed nurse, administering medications and treatments according to state regulations. You will participate in patient care, ensure accurate documentation, and maintain medication supplies while upholding a strong culture of safety.

You will also support CNAs, communicate with nursing staff, and stay flexible to meet staffing needs. The role emphasizes confidentiality and continuing education to keep licensure current.

Qualifications

• State-approved medicine course required.
• State-approved CNA program completed.
• CNA with one year of nursing experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Receives report at the beginning of shift with nurses.
• Reports observations concerning patient condition or medication issues to supervising nurse.
• Prepares and administers routine and PRN medications as prescribed.
• Does not administer medication based on verbal order.
• Documents administration of medications per Recover-Care policies.
• Maintains medication supply and cleans/restocks carts and medicine room as needed.
• Notifies pharmacy of new medication orders and refills.
• Performs accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy.
• Maintains knowledge of medications and looks up unknown medications prior to administration.
• Uses Point Click Care according to the Business Process, if applicable.
• Stays beyond scheduled shift to meet staffing needs and patient care.
• Promotes a culture of safety for healthy practice and living environment.
• Collaborates with other departments for timely, effective care.
• Contributes to a respectful, team-oriented environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects PHI.
• Attends re-certification courses per state requirements and renews CMA license timely.
• Performs CNA duties as needed per CNA job description.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education

State-approved medicine course

State-approved certified nursing assistant program

Certified Nursing Assistant with 1 year of nursing experience

English language proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

12 hours continuing education

TST verification required by state law

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Medicine Aide effectively and efficiently administers medications and treatments.He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by Certification and per state regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 1. Receives report at the beginning of shift with nurses;
• 2. Reports observations concerning patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse;
• 3. Prepares and administers routine and PRN medications as prescribed by the physician;
• 4. Does not administer medication based on verbal order;
• 5. Documents administration of medications per Recover-Care policies;
• 6. Maintains medication supply and cleans and restocks medicine carts and medicine room as needed;
• 7. Notifies pharmacy of new medication orders and refills;
• 8. Performs accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy;
• 9. Maintains current knowledge of medications and investigates/looks up unknown medications before administration;
• 10. Uses Point Click Care according to the Business Process, if applicable;
• 11. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
• 12. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• 13. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
• 14. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
• 15. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• 16. Attends re-certification courses per state requirements and renews CMA license timely;
• 17. Performs Certified Nursing Assistant duties as needed and as defined in the Certified Nursing Assistant job description;
• 18. Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Completion of a state-approved medicine course with a passing grade.
• 2. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.
• 3. Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with one year of experience in nursing.
• 4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
• 5. Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
• 6. Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to maintain certification.
• 7. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.