Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech -CNA-M
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offers specialized professional levels of care and support for our residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care. Our services are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful, and professional staff who follow evidenced-based and clinical best practices to help promote health, safety, and a commitment to providing the highest level of care.
About the role
As part of a strong clinical team, the CNA-Med Tech administers medications to each resident ensuring they receive the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. The CNA-Med Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as assigned and by State/Federal regulations and facility procedures, and reports observations to the licensed nurse on duty. Maintains clean and orderly equipment for medication administration. Reports to Charge Nurse.
A $2,000 hiring bonus is available for full-time CNA-M positions. Opportunities are available for all levels of experience, including new grads.
Responsibilities
- Administers routinely scheduled oral and topical medications according to physician order via scanning per policy to assigned residents
- Monitors and records vital signs according to physician orders and standards of practice
- Reports any unusual or unwanted medication side effects to Charge Nurse
- Maintains accurate documentation of all medications and treatments based on policy and best practices
- Assists Charge Nurse with returning, re-ordering, and destroying medications per facility policy
- Notifies Charge Nurse of any outdated medication and any projected shortage of medications or supplies
- Makes suggestions to resolve problems or streamline the medication system to Charge Nurse
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must be able to interact with our computer-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and on the Maine CNA Registry
- Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant-Medication training program
Pay
Hourly rate: $22.50 - $27.50, plus a $1.50 shift differential.
Benefits
- Flexible Shifts
- Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care
- Paid time off