Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation -
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Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is a member of the Alliance Health Group family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best you to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!
Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).
Working at Lotus Village, you will enjoy:
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Positive work environment
- Excellent Training
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
What you will do:
- Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
- Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
- Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
- Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
- Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
- Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as directed.
- Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
- Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
- Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
- Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
- Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physicians order and adherence to stop order policies.
What you need:
- Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.