Certified Medication Aide C. M. A. | Junction, KS

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  • Location: Herington, KS

  • Company: Legacy Of Herington

scheduled medications to residents via oral, eye, ear, rectal, inhalant and topical routes under the direction and supervision of an LPN or RN Assists resident with self-administration, if applicable Documents after administration the date, time, dosage and method of administration of all medications or reason for not administering the medication as ordered, including the signature of the nurse or physician who is authorized to administer or observe Complies with medical policies including sign out and administration of medications; reporting and documenting medication errors; obtaining and transcribing physician orders; proper procedure for label changes and expirations; following controlled

substance policies and end of shift count; documenting PRNs Understands the metric, apothecary and medical abbreviations and their meanings Knows and follows proper procedure to access the ER Kit and contacts licensed nurse to follow through Recognizes limits of knowledge, skill, experience; facilitates situations beyond the CMA’s competency QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience in Addition to CNA Requirements Completion of a standardized Medication Administration training program for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes through the state in which the facility operates Current certification and listing on the Kansas state Registry

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