CMA II

PACS

3d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The CMA II assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing Services. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The role also involves documenting medication administration, monitoring residents, reporting errors or reactions, and coordinating with nursing staff and other relevant personnel. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must maintain resident confidentiality, follow assigned work schedules and instructions, cooperate with facility personnel, and participate in continuing education to maintain current certification. The employee must possess at least a high school education or equivalent and be a licensed Medication Aide who has completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations. The role requires reading and interpreting business, professional, technical, and regulatory materials; writing reports and correspondence; communicating information effectively; applying basic mathematical concepts to practical situations; and solving practical problems. Physical requirements include occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, prolonged computer use, and regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing. The employee may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies. The work environment is usually low to moderately noisy.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide credential, including successful completion of a state-approved training program and any examinations required by state law.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.
Ability to use office-related equipment, including copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May be required to assist with evacuating residents during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
Note and report medication administration errors, and assist with procedures or programs to identify and prevent medication errors.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain working relationships with nursing department members, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints or grievances to the Director of Nursing Services.
Participate and cooperate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies when requested.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other facility committees or programs related to medication administration and accuracy.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document commonly used oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
Verify that medications brought by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician, facility pharmacy, or pharmacist.
Follow facility procedures for medication destruction, labeling, charting, discontinued medications, medication receipt errors, and medications held for transferred residents or after discontinuation.
Ensure medications are properly labeled and document drug receipt errors, including obtaining a written report signed by an observer or witness and the employee.
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reason, including refusals.
Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before medication or treatment administration.
Measure, record, and report resident vital signs accurately.
Follow facility procedures for residents who self-administer medications.
Attend and participate in continuing education to remain current in the profession and maintain certification.
Protect resident health information and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures or attempts to access facility information systems.
Perform assigned tasks according to established policies, procedures, supervisor instructions, and work schedules.
Cooperate with interdepartmental and other facility personnel to maintain adequate nursing services for residents.