QMA (MUST ALSO BE CNA CERTIFIED)

Avina Healthcare; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Avina Healthcare in Wisconsin is seeking a licensed CNA for the 2:00pm–10:00pm PM shift. The ideal candidate must be CNA certified and listed on the TMU registry, and be prepared to follow medication administration standards under supervision.

The role includes monitoring residents, recording vital signs, notifying nurses of changes, securing medication carts, and ensuring safe handling of medications in a compliant facility.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA certified and listed on the TMU registry for eligibility to work in federally certified nursing homes and other care facilities.
• Not eligible if you are a CBRF Med Passer.
• PM shift is 2:00pm–10:00pm and requires adherence to medication administration standards.

Responsibilities

• Follows hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
• Takes and records vital signs when required.
• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication and notifies RN/LPN as needed.
• Consults with licensed staff to clarify orders perceived as unsafe or inaccurate.
• Monitors residents who self-administer medications and reports deviations to the nurse.
• Secures medication cart and maintains medication inventory.

Skills

CNA Certification

TMU Registry Eligibility

Job description

****MUST BE CNA CERTIFIED, AND LISTED ON THE TMU REGISTRY AS HAVING COMPLETED THE MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM****

THIS LICENSE IS OBTAINED THROUGH A COLLEGE COURSE.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A QMA.

-CBRF MED PASSERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE-

TMU registry will read as follows when your name is searched:

This nurse aide is eligible to work in federally certified nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, home health agencies, and hospices.

This nurse aide is also eligible to work in hospitals, including critical access hospitals; and state licensed-only facilities and agencies, including assisted living facilities.

****This nurse aide completed a medication aide program on 05/03/2019.*****

This nurse aide has no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of client's property on the Wisconsin Caregiver Misconduct Registry.

HIRING FOR PM SHIFT (2:00pm-10:00pm)

Key Responsibilities include:

• Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.

• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.

• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.

• Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.

• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).

• Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.

• Secures medication cart.

• Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.

• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.

• Accurately documents medication provision.

• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.

• MUST BE CNA CERTIFIED AND ON THE TMU REGISTRY TO QUALIFY

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