PRN - Certified Medication Aide - Nursing Support Level II (DOH/FBMC #31347)
Santa Clara, New Mexico
Employer: State of New Mexico
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $30.36 per hour
Job type: Part-Time
$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly
$39,474 - $63,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HC
Posting Details
This PRN position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.
How does it get done?
The incumbent will prepare verbal reports and written documentation to report issues or events related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident conditions and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.
Who are the customers?
Residents at a long-terms care facility
Ideal Candidate
Will have:
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members;
Experience with Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audits;
Experience with safety awareness of narcotic use;
The ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required. Must have a certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing to practice as a Certified Medication Aide. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with Medication Aide, 61-3-10.2 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.5 through 16.12.5.21 NMAC, as applicable
Working Conditions
Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses¿ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575) 537-8667. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$39,474 - $63,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HC
Posting Details
This PRN position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.
How does it get done?
The incumbent will prepare verbal reports and written documentation to report issues or events related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident conditions and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.
Who are the customers?
Residents at a long-terms care facility
Ideal Candidate
Will have:
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members;
Experience with Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audits;
Experience with safety awareness of narcotic use;
The ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required. Must have a certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing to practice as a Certified Medication Aide. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with Medication Aide, 61-3-10.2 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.5 through 16.12.5.21 NMAC, as applicable
Working Conditions
Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses¿ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575) 537-8667. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: 147650
Country: United States
State: New Mexico
City: Santa Clara
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