Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing PRN
About The Position
Kruse Way Post Acute is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents and patients in a skilled nursing setting. The facility provides rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care, with individualized treatment plans focused on residents’ needs and goals. This is a PRN position with day shifts from 6 AM to 2 PM and evening shifts from 2 PM to 10 PM. Shifts are 4–8 hours, and employees must pick up at least two shifts per month. Pay is $25.83–$31.45 per hour, depending on experience. Evening shifts receive an additional $1 per hour, and night shifts receive an additional $1.50 per hour. Employees must complete and pass the background check requirements applicable to the state before having contact with patients or residents. The position is represented by SEIU Local 503 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program.
- Valid Oregon CMA certification.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
- Ability to manage medications for many patients without dosage or other medication errors.
- Understanding of HIPAA.
- Complete and pass applicable state background check requirements before patient or resident contact.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in a long-term care environment.
- Point Click Care experience.
Responsibilities
- Dispense and prepare oral medications according to physician orders.
- Provide routine prescription and non-prescription medications to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
- Administer and document medications in the prescribed dosage, at the correct time, and by the appropriate route.
- Perform capillary blood glucose checks.
- Take and record residents’ vital signs and monitor for medication side effects.
- Turn oxygen on and off at established flow rates.
- Report changes in residents’ vital signs or behavior, and other indications of medication adverse effects, to the Charge Nurse.
- Count controlled substances.
- Clean and restock the medication cart.
- Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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