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Certified Medication Aide - PRN Job Details

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Company:  Trisun HealthCare - a division of Harden Healthcare
Job Code:  1132
Categories:  Skilled Nursing / Nursing Home (SNF)
Job Type:  Part Time
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Texas (TX)
City:  Allen
Job Description: 

TRISUN is currently seeking PRN Certified Medication Aides to join the Victoria Gardens facility in Allen, TX!

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:   (Other duties may be assigned.)

  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state and federal regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident’s chart.
  • Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication.
  • Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
  • If prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons.
  • Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.
  • Records and restocks medication inventories.
  • Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies.
  • Maintains security of medications according to company policies.
  • May provide direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
  • Documents in CARE Tracker system or flowsheets as required.
  • Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
  • Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse.
  • Reports to DON/Administrator any alleged incidents/accidents or alleged abuse incidences and complaints, per State and Federal regulations and company policies.
  • Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
  • Understands and adheres to the guidelines of 'Residents Rights.'
  • All other duties as assigned.
Required Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.

Current CMA and CNA certifications.

Good standing in the state registry is required.

 

Education and/or Experience:

Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience.

High school diploma or GED.

E.O.E 

M/F/D/V

Post Date:  02/29/2012

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