Certified Medicine Assistant
Location: Kennebunk Maine
Description: Genesis HealthCare is employing Certified Medicine Assistant right now, this position will be placed in Maine. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Area of Interest : Nursing - CNA
Position Type : Part Time - Permanent
Relocation Approved :
Recruiter : Wormhood, Jennifer
Job Des! cription : POSITION SUMMARY: To provide the administration of medicines based on current state regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Receives report at the beginning of shift with nurses. Reports any observations concerning customer condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout shift should they occur;
2.Administers routine oral, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by the physician. Document same on MAR;
3.Administers prn medications as prescribed by the physician, as directed by the licensed nurse. Documents same on MAR;
4.Maintains medication supply, assists with ordering of new medications, reorders existing medications and restocks medicine carts as needed;
5.Recognizes the significance and is able to perform accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy;
6.Maintains current knowledge base regarding any medication he/she administer! s. Investigates/looks up unknown medications before administra! tion;
7.Checks all first doses against physician order sheet; does not administer medication based on verbal order of nurse;
8.Prepares, administers and charts oral, topical and suppository medication as prescribed by physician;
9.Processes physician's orders to ensure proper administration;
10.Orders medications, as indicated by doctor's orders;
11.Participates in the completion of treatments of customers as directed by a Licensed Nurse;
12.Notes and reports any unusual conditions, emergency situations, or difficulties with medication to the Licensed Nurse;
13.Cleans medication treatment carts and medicine room;
14.Stocks medicine room;
15.Performs Certified Nursing Assistant duties as needed;
16.Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
17.Performs other duties as reque! sted.
This is a permanent part time (15 hours) 2nd shift position.
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Qualifications : SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.A Certified Medicine Aide (C.M.A.) has the qualifications of a Certified Nursing Assistant with one year of experience in nursing and has completed a state-approved medicine course with a passing grade.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Genesis HealthCare.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:52:31 GMT