PRN Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

apartment Arbor Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation location_onFort Worth, TX 76104, US

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Job Type: PRN

Schedule: As Needed

*Full-time employees are eligible for benefits*

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

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We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses. Come join our family today! Call us at (817) 335-3030 or walk in at 901 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA for on-the-spot interviews!

Job Summary

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) will be under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. Don't be a stranger come apply today! We accept walk-in interviews 901 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA or call us at (817) 335-3030 for on-the-spot interviews!

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
Previous patient care experience preferred.
Current certification for Medication Aide.

CLINICAL

Participate in Shift Report.
Perform routine patient care in accordance with Federal, State, Company and Center nursing policies and procedures.
Employs preventative and restorative measures.
Follows hand washing techniques and other infection control guidelines during the performance of patient care.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.

• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.

• Reports medication reorder, etc.

• Participates in all assigned meetings.

• Participates in all training, education or in-service as required.

• Inventory drugs, on the designated forms, as they arrive.

Arbor Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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