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SalaryRate is $19.16 - 19.70
3:00pm-11:00pm
St. Elizabeth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking a Certified Medicine Aide who will be responsible for dispensing of oral, topical and suppositional medication under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse and in conformance with recognized standards established by a Certified Medicine Aide program. The Medicine Aide will function as a certified Nursing Assistant when need arises. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm and every other weekend..
Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 162-bed facility providing high quality long- and short-term nursing and rehabilitative care. Services include geriatric rehabilitation, long-term care, a 30-bed memory care program, Hospice program, and a full recreational program.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and administers all oral, topical and suppositional medications under supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Utilizes
the St. Elizabeth policy and procedure for medication administration. - Records medications immediately after giving by initialing the medication Kardex.
- Notifies Charge Nurse of medications that need to be given by a Licensed Nurse.
- Performs apical pulse and documents rhythm as directed, and blood pressure as indicated. Notifies Charge Nurse of
changes in these measurements. - Demonstrates knowledge of the general use of medications being given, therapeutic action, usual dosage, precautions
contraindications, and side effects. - Charts accordingly in circumstances where medication is refused, dropped or spilled. Notifies Charge Nurse of same.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Active Maryland CMA license
- CPR Certification is required
- Must possess a license to distribute Medicine in an extended care facility in Maryland.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lbs. with or without accommodation.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function.
- Obtains annual PPD and meets other regulatory requirements.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Cert Medicine Aide
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
