PRN - Certified Medication Aide (DOH/FBMC #31345+)

Pay

Hourly: $20.56 – $30.85 | Annually: $42,773 – $64,160 (Pay Band C4)

About the role

This PRN position administers medications to residents at a long-term care facility and observes residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered. The incumbent serves residents at a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare verbal reports and written documentation to report issues or events related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration.
• Document changes in resident conditions.
• Report departures from usual and routine organizational operations.

Requirements

Ideal candidate

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
• Experience with Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audits.
• Experience with safety awareness of narcotic use.
• Ability to function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Minimum qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nursing Aide (CNA).
• One (1) year of experience in a traditional long-term care facility and/or as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above certification requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment requirements

• Position is designated as safety sensitive; subject to pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug testing in accordance with federal and state law.
• Screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire.
• Subject to nationwide criminal background check pursuant to the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC); employment is conditional pending results.
• Must hold certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing to practice as a Certified Medication Aide.
• All applicants must be licensed in accordance with Medication Aide, 61-3-10.2 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.5 through 16.12.5.21 NMAC, as applicable.

Working conditions

• Works throughout the nursing service area (nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours; subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with nursing personnel and medical staff.
• Works beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, requiring CMS-licensed/certified facilities to adhere to COVID-related requirements (masking, staff vaccination, etc.).
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Supplemental information

Agency contact: Florentina Rios, (575) 537-8667. This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. For statutory requirements, refer to the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.