What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Support II - Certified Medication Aide (DOH/FBMC #31345+) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly
$39,474 - $63,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HC
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Why does the job exist?
This position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.
How does it get done?
The incumbent will prepare verbal reports and written documentation to report issues or events related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident conditions and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.
Who are the customers?
Residents at a long-terms care facility
Ideal Candidate
Will have:
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
Experience with Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audits.
Experience with safety awareness of narcotic use.
The ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) and one (1) year of experience 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 and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required. Must have a certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing to practice as a Certified Medication Aide. All applicants for this position 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 in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses, stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575) 537-8667. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly
$39,474 - $63,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HC
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Why does the job exist?
This position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.
How does it get done?
The incumbent will prepare verbal reports and written documentation to report issues or events related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident conditions and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.
Who are the customers?
Residents at a long-terms care facility
Ideal Candidate
Will have:
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
Experience with Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audits.
Experience with safety awareness of narcotic use.
The ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) and one (1) year of experience 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 and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required. Must have a certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing to practice as a Certified Medication Aide. All applicants for this position 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 in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses, stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575) 537-8667. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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