Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech -CNA-M
Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy services for Southern Maine. Our convenient location on Portland’s Back Cove is the ideal setting for short term or long term care and extended rehabilitation, as well as respite and hospice services. We strive to offer a superior level of heath care, with skilled and professional staff, with an unmatched level of access to many specialists from Cumberland County and beyond. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Seaside follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
CNA-Med Tech Job Summary
As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and service to our Residents is the primary responsibility of our Med Tech. The purpose of this position is to administer medications to each resident ensuring they receive the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. The CNA-Med Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as assigned and by State/ Federal regulations and facility procedures and reports observations to the licensed nurse on duty; maintains clean and orderly equipment for medication administration. Reports to Charge Nurse.
Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:
- Administers routinely scheduled oral and topical medications according to physician order via scanning per policy to assigned residents
- Monitors and records vital sign according to physician orders and standards to practice
- Reports any unusual or unwanted medication side effects to Charge Nurse
- Maintains accurate documentation of all medications and treatments based on policy and best practices
- Assists Charge Nurse with returning, re-ordering, and destroying medications per facility policy
- Notifies Charge Nurse of any outdates medication and any projected shortage of medications or supplies
- Makes suggestions to resolve problems or streamline the medication system to Charge Nurse
Requirements:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must be able interact our computer-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Must be a graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and on the Maine CNA Registry
Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant-Medication training program
As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:
- Flexible Shifts
- Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care
- Shift differentials increase- $1.50
- Paid time off