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Glenwood Retirement Village lists this Trained Medical Aide (TMA) - (NAR certificate required) - GRV Care Center opportunity in glenwood, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TMA / Medication Administration Assistant – All ShiftsWAGE: $23.50-$26.00 DOEWe offer an exciting benefits package, including free employee health insurance, vision coverage, HSA options, retirement with a 4% match after one year, scholarship opportunities, competitive wages, and a fun social committee that hosts events and activities for staff throughout the year.NATURE OF POSITION:The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures and practices of this facility, and the requirements of the state of Minnesota.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a Registered Nursing Assistant at this facility (NAR)Must complete and pass the Medication administration for Unlicensed Personnel course as offered at an approved training site.Must know, understand, and use Standard PrecautionsRESPONSIBILITIES:Receive report from the charge nurse before starting your med pass or your shift.May administer oral medications, oral supplements, nasal sprays, inhalers, & scheduled nebulizer treatments, eye drops, and ear drops, suppositories for bowel function or topical medications that are regularly scheduled. In the case of PRN medications, the TMA must check with the licensed charge nurse before administration. All PRN medications must be authorized by the licensed charge nurse prior to administration.Deliver resident care as needed.Maintain good housekeeping in the med room and cupboards & dining room.Clean med trays, counters, med boxes as neededWipe bottles after useWatch for smeared or illegible labels and have them relabeled by pharmacistAssist in dining room at mealtime.Maintain all required documentation in an accurate and timely mannerObserve and report any resident concern to the charge nurseAttend required in services and staff meetings (i.e. nursing assistant meetings & nurses' meetings)TMA may not do the following:Injections, meds via NG or G tube, vaginal/urethral routes.PRN O2 due to necessary data gathering prior to administrationMay not do treatments fresh surgical wounds.May not do sterile treatment or sterile proceduresMay not score tablets or calculate doses.May not take verbal or writer orders from the physician or transcribe orders.Neuro checksMedicare chartingMay not administer enemasMay not access the Emergency Drug KitMay not do incident reports or bruise, skin tear, open area, wanderquard/elopement reportsMay not give a PRN Narcotic unless licensed nurse has assessed and gave the okay.As a result of the fluidity of nursing home care, you may be required to perform other duties when assigned, e.g., monitoring CNA duties and responsibilities.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
glenwood, MN, 56334, US
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