CMA- McKinley County

Roadrunner Health Services•Gallup, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Staff Nurse, this position administers medications as prescribed and documents their effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects. The role also performs routine phlebotomy services and completes laboratory management functions in a correctional setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required
Certified Nursing Aide certification required
Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Nice To Haves

One Year experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by multidisciplinary team.
Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Company and applicable state/federal regulations.
Observes, records, and reports to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of patients that could be related to medication interactions, adverse reactions, or medication side effects.
Determines and records the effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner and monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability.
Provide direct patient care to include gathering vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake, and output.
Perform and assist patients with feeding, basic hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.
Perform phlebotomy on patient population.
Conduct social and recreational activities for individual patients or small group under direction of nursing staff.
Conduct observation of patients as directed after required training and approval.
Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment as directed.
Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA.
Coordinate care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment.
Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of Centurion, including OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Centurion's Exposure Control Plan.
Deliver care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Other duties as assigned.