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Certified Medication Aide PRN

OPCO Skilled Management · Socorro, NM · 4 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses.

Job Summary

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) will be under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
  • Previous patient care experience preferred.
  • Current certification for Medication Aide.

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Participate in Shift Report.
  • Perform routine patient care in accordance with Federal, State, Company and Center nursing policies and procedures.
  • Employs preventative and restorative measures.
  • Follows hand washing techniques and other infection control guidelines during the performance of patient care.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
  • Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
  • Reports medication reorder, etc.
  • Participates in all assigned meetings.
  • Participates in all training, education or in-service as required.
  • Inventory drugs, on the designated forms, as they arrive.

Schedule

Per Diem

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

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