Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job Description

Job Description

Henderson Nursing Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).

 

Henderson Nursing Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

 

Working at Henderson Nursing Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation you will enjoy:

 

• Employee Engagement Activities

• Positive work environment

• Excellent Training

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

 

What you will do:

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.

• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.

• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.

• Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.

• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.

• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.

• Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as directed.

• Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.

• Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.

  • Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.

• Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies .

 

What you need:

• Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.

• Must have a current/active CPR certification.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.

• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.