What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - PRN position at BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT INC?
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Description
Kidron Bethel Village is hiring a PRN Certified Med Aide (CMA) to join our team! Current shift available: Nights (7:00pm - 7:30am)
Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! – Tailored for PRN employees!
At Bluestem Communities, we understand the unique nature of PRN (as-needed) roles, and we are committed to offering a benefits package that supports your well-being and lifestyle. As a PRN employee, you’ll have access to the following benefits:
Financial wellness and security
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Payactiv: Early access to earned wages
Wellness and support benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bluestem Wellness Center membership
Meal perks
- Meal discounts at our dining locations
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today!
Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is to administer oral and topical medications, excluding hypodermic injections, and provide direct resident nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse or Neighborhood Nurse. The CMA will function as a member of a team and assists in delivering resident care as outlined in residents Plan of Care.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administer medications and simple treatments as ordered by the resident’s physician in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
- Set up and administer oral PRN medications ordered by the physician; psychotropic prn’s are only given after checking with Charge Nurse.
- Clean medication trays and treatment cart, and room at the end of each shift.
- Chart all medications and treatments given in the resident’s electronic Medication Administration Record immediately after administration.
- Record and check in non-controlled medications received from the pharmacy. Controlled medications (schedule II, III, IV medications) require two licensed nurses to check/sign in.
- Report any medication errors to the Charge Nurse immediately.
- Insure adequate stocked supplies for medication and treatment administration for oncoming shift.
- Inform Charge Nurse of any problems/unusual happenings needing physician notification.
- Assist in implementing resident Plan of Care.
- As time allows following medication and treatment administration and taking of vital signs, assume responsibility for functions described in the plan of care.
- Assist residents to and from activities and hairdresser.
- Assist with other tasks, such as QA monitors as assigned by Charge Nurse.
- Participate in shift change reports.
- Attend Plan of Care meetings when appropriate.
- Initiate activities with residents in groups or one-on-one.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Must be Certified Medication Aide in Kansas.
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Salary : $18
