Temporary Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem - Actively Hiring During COVID19
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) administers daily medication to include oral and topical medication to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse (LVN). They document medication administration on the medication administration record, noting if the resident has adverse reactions to medications and any changes in patient condition and reporting such incidents to licensed nurse. Medication aides reorder medications from pharmacy and keep medication carts clean and stocked. they monitor resident’s vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations and temperature) as well as behavioral changes in the residents. Medication aides are required to know the different classifications of drugs and their side effects and recognize and report medication errors to licensed nurse. Medication aides need to know state laws as well as facility policies related to medication administration.
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