Certified Medication Aide (23953)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Gainesville, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for administering oral and topical medications to patients/residents as ordered by a physician. This role operates under the supervision of a licensed nurse and must adhere to state and federal regulations. The CMA also performs daily tasks to maintain the health, comfort, and well-being of patients/residents.

Requirements

State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
State approved medication administration certification (where required).
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.

Nice To Haves

Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.

Responsibilities

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 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.
Administers PRN medications in accordance with regulations and facility policy, documenting reason and response.
May dispense narcotics and account for them under the supervision of a licensed nurse per facility policy.
Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per regulations and facility policy.
Attends facility education in-services.
May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse.
Ensures that the medication room, med carts, and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
Ensures that 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.
Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.