Certified Medication Aide; CMA

Job Details

Job Location:

Skilled Nursing at Laurel Court - Alvin, TX 77511

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Nursing Assistant & Medication Aide

Available

Shifts:

6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm ($1.00 shift differential)

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.

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

• 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 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.
• 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 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 committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits include a 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick days, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, and a highly competitive compensation package.