The Center at Waterfront is seeking a CMA to join their team!!
CMA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Director of Nursing by performing the following duties.
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
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Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident’s chart.
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Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication.
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Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
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Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
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Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.
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Records and restocks medication inventories.
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Gives and/or assist in direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments as applicable.
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Assist Nurse Aides during meal times with tray passing, picking up trays and feeding as applicable.
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Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
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Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse.
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Provide assistance to charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.
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Reports to DON/Administrator incidents/accidents, and alleged abuse incidences.
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Understands and adheres to the guidelines of “Residents Rights”.
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Attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
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Other duties in the scope and practice as indicated by the state guidelines
CMA - Education
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Must possess, as a minimum, a Medication Aide certification for the state of Kansas.
CMA - Specific Requirements
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Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a C.M.A in the state of Kansas-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected
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Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
