Certified Medication Aide (Madras) multiple openings

State of Oregon•Madras, OR

22d•$4,769 - $5,742•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking dedicated professionals to provide on-site care in our correctional facility medical units. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value professional continuity of care and making a real difference. As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will administer medications, maintain medication administration records, process medication orders, assist in medication room and clinic operations, and provide direct basic care under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. CMAs will be an integral part of the Medical Services Team providing direct patient care in a correctional environment.

Requirements

A current, unencumbered Oregon Certified Medication Aide certification
Completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing-approved medication aide training program.
General Knowledge of Fundamentals of nursing practices and procedures, including treatment, administration of medicine and teaching of hygiene
Therapeutic treatment, wound care, and use of specialized equipment and vital sign monitoring equipment
Fundamentals of pharmacology
Anatomy and physiology
Fundamentals of nutrition
Fundamentals of human social relationships and physical and mental growth development
Administering medications
Using of medical equipment appropriate to the scope of practice
Monitoring patients’ vital signs and observing patients’ needs, requirements, and health status
Preparing accurate written and electronic documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes
Understanding and following written and verbal instructions and orders with accuracy and precision
Responding firmly and tactfully with patients who are combative
Using correct body mechanics to turn and lift patients
Working effectively with a variety of professional and professional staff
Working in conformance with federal and state laws, Board of Nursing regulations and agency policies and procedures
Safely performing moderate to heavy lifting
Ability to work with adults in custody (AICs)
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Responsibilities

Administer oral, sublingual, and buccal medications.
Administer eye medications with the exception of eye medications to new post-operative eye clients.
Administer ear, nasal, rectal and vaginal medications.
Apply skin ointments and topical medications including patches and transdermal medications.
Administer medications by gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes, premeasured medication delivered by Aerosol/Nebulizer and medications delivered by metered hand-held inhalers.
Administer PRN Medications, including controlled substances, to stable clients according to physician's or nurse practitioner's orders in response to specific client requests.
Administer regularly scheduled controlled substances.
Jointly witness wasted controlled substances with a licensed nurse.
Count controlled substances with a licensed nurse or another CMA.
Under general supervision of a licensed professional, review stock on hand and initiate orders from medical stores/pharmacy for supplies as needed, receive supplies, noting and initiating corrective actions for wrong items or amounts received, and maintain inventory system.
Maintain logs and documentation records of pharmaceuticals.
Maintain dispensing records and medical records.
Produce and maintain MAR’s, physician orders, and files as needed.
Perform capillary blood glucose testing (CBG).
Turn oxygen on and off at predetermined, established flow rate.
Add fluid to established jejunostomy or gastrostomy tube feedings and change established tube feeding bags.
Accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders for medications from a licensed health care professional who is authorized to independently diagnose and treat.
Assist with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as hygiene, housekeeping, basic grooming, basic daily needs to promote functional independence.
Assist with nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices and restraints and restorative care.
Observe and report changes of condition to a licensed nurse.
Support correctional security staff during periods of inmate unrest.
Respond to “man down” calls.