CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Aide - Consolidated Medical Staffing : Job Details

*CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL STAFFING IS NOW HIRING *_*HEALTHCARE HEROES*_*IN THE BRISTOL, VA AREA!!* At Consolidated, we local medical staffing agency, staffing local long term care, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities. We are actively seeking dedicated, dependable, and experienced KMA's to join our team and blend seamlessly with facility staff. *JOB DESCRIPTION:* Med-Tech will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures. *RESPONSIBILITIES:* will administer the following medications * Oral medications, including scheduled medications* PRN medications, only after authorization of nurse, then nurse will assess and document effectiveness* Inhalers* Nebulizer treatments, only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findings* Topical and rectal ointments* Nasal sprays and drops* Eye ointments and drops* Ear ointments and drops* Non-invasive treatments* Observes residents for drug reactions and reports any concerns to the nurse immediately* Monitors residents vital signs* Calculates medication dosages and stocks the medication cart* Documents what medications were given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chart* Reports to the nurse on duty general and specific information pertaining to the response of the residents to their medications or treatments and any other pertinent or appropriate information* Reports to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medication* Audits documentation to assure accurate, complete, and timely recording of medications and treatments* Safely lifts, moves, and transfers residents as required* Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services* Participates in a med pass audit at any time* Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing or Nurse on duty *KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES:* * Adheres to and interprets resident rights and personnel policies* Knowledge of federal and state regulations* Understands special needs and limitations of elderly* Recognizes and identifies problems and refer to others if necessary* Ability to communicate with the resident, family, staff, and community* Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights* Responds to the needs of the facility, residents, and families in a timely and appropriate manner* Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents* Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning* Addresses resident and family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the Supervisor in a professional manner* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language* Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays *Requirements:* * One year experience, preferred* Current VA or Multistate Medication Aide Certification* Current CPR Certification* Recent TB Skin Test* Clear Background Check* Clean Drug Screen *What Sets Consolidated Medical Staffing Apart?* * *COMPETITIVE RATES** *CONTRACT or PER DIEM SHIFTS AVAILABLE* _Enjoy the ability to secure a contract job, the ease of daily scheduling, or a mix of both! Both available!_ * *THE ABILITY TO MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE* _We will never send you anywhere you do not want to go!_ * *WORK LOCAL FACILITIES** *DAILY PAY or WEEKLY DIRECT DEPOSIT AVAILABLE* _Get paid when you need it!_ * *NO TAX SUPRISES* _NOT a 1099 employer; rest easy knowing you will be taken care of come tax season!_ * *INSURANCE AND 401K AVAILABLE* _Available as early as 90 days of employment, maintaining full time hours!_ *We're looking for *_*HEALTHCARE HEROES*_ *to join our team TODAY!* _APPLY TODAY!_\*\* CONSOLIDATED.STAFFERLINK.COM/PORTAL/APPLY/BRANCH: TRICITIES INDTRI _Consolidated Medical Staffing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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._ Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Vision insurance Work Location: In person