Full time, CMA, Shifts Needed - 7am-3pm

BUNCKNER RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Certified Medication Aide INCUMBENT: DEPARTMENT: Nursing REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse _____________________________________________________________________ BASIC FUNCTIONS: Responsible for pouring, administering and recording medications under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse. RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS: NOTE: Some descriptions may have more specific duties and/or goals and objectives attached to this form. Such attachments normally reflect unique aspects of specific locations, shifts, departments, etc. *1. Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan. *2. Maintain compliance with Buckner policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, state and federal laws. *3. Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule. *4. Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse. *5. Accurately and timely document all PRNs according to state standards in all areas of the chart. *6. Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side affects of medication administered. *7. Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs. *8. Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.