Job Details
A CMT assists nurses in providing care and medications. CMTs in the state of Maryland are allowed to administer medication in assisted living facilities ,under the supervision and delegation of RNs. Review each patient's file, check their current prescriptions, prepare dosages, and assist patient's with taking all their required medicines. Provide vital support to both patients and nurses. From transporting, bathing, and feeding hospital patients, to stocking medical supplies and logging patient information. e.g. vital signs , glucose readings .
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician s orders and state/federal regulations.
- Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.
- Account for controlled drugs each shift and report any discrepancies immediately.
- Charting routine medications, medication omissions, documentation of PRN medication given with follow up, and any other pertinent observations.
- Maintain inventory of medications.
- Rounds with nurse and physician.
- Prepare monthly medication records.
- Provide personal care and treatment function for residents.
- Perform basic nursing care functions as required.
- Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and ensure that their needs are met.
- Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident specific forms.
- Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational, classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance the quality of care.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
- Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement and safety programs, and environmental and infection control standards.
Qualifications, Knowledge/Skills & Abilities
- High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program
- Certification as a CMA in the State of Maryland
- An understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state approved training course.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- An understanding of resident care procedures and standards.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Prior experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.
- Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.
- Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Willingness and ability to seek new methods and principles and be willingness to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Ability to relate information concerning a resident s condition.