Certified
Medicine
Aides (CMAs)
-- CMA Nursing Jobs
There's quite a
sizeable number of job opportunities for any CMA in Maryland, just like for
any Maryland Registered Nurse RN, Licensed Practical Nurse LPN and Certified
Nursing Assistant CNA. These CMA jobs are available through other channels
since the Agency has suspended operations. The CMA jobs in Maryland vary by
employment and geographic setting within Maryland. Some Baltimore City,
Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel
County and other Maryland counties' nurses employers, report difficulty
filling job openings for Maryland RNs, LPNs, CNAs, GNAs, CMAs and other
nurses and nurses aides.
Responsibilities
The primary job duties of our CMAs are usually to administer oral and external
medications to residents in a long-term care setting, under the direction
and supervision of a nurse, a doctor or nurse manager, as follows:
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Preparing
and administering medications to residents following
procedures
established
by the client facility |
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Verifying
the identities of residents receiving medication |
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Recording
the names of drugs, dosages, and times of administration
of the
medications
on specified forms or records. |
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Clarifying
any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate,
ineffective or
contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed
practitioner.
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Notifying
supervisors when making the decision not to administer
any medications.
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Taking and
recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse,
and
respiratory
rate) upon administration of medications when required |
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Ordering and
re-ordering of medications and returning all discharge
medications for credit in compliance with Federal and State regulations |
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Maintaining
neat, clean, and orderly medication rooms and carts |
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Taking
appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patient do
not have
access to
medications other than those prescribed |
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Completing
required forms and documents in accordance with
facility policy and
state
and/or federal regulations |
In addition, the responsibilities of the CMA, who may also be a CNA
or GNA may include:
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Providing
direct patient care |
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Turning and
repositioning bedridden patients to prevent breakdown
of their skin |
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Changing bed
linens |
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Recording
amount of oral intake and measuring urinary output |
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Collecting
specimens for tests |
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Supplying
and emptying bed pans |
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Interacting
with patients and family |
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Transporting
patients and equipment as needed |
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Keeping a
record of care given |
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Monitoring
patients and reporting any variances to normal to the
nurse for further
assessment |
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Following
infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of
organisms. |
Our CMAs work in a variety of settings like nursing homes, hospitals,
doctors' offices and other outpatient facilities, long term care facilities
and clinics.
Qualifications
The following are required from CMA applicants:
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Minimum of
a High School diploma or GED |
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Current
State of Maryland CMA certification with no restrictions |
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Minimum of
one (1) year of experience |
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Current CPR
certification |
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Positive
attitude towards the elderly |
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Ability to
understand regulations, policies and procedures |
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Good verbal
and written communication skills |
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Current
driver's license |
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Reliable
transportation |
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Background
Check (if you do not have one we can provide one for you)
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Copy of
updated TB results/Chest x-ray* |
* There may be
additional required vaccinations and/or tests depending on assignments.
Screening
All applicants for nursing positions undergo comprehensive
background screening.
Other Available Positions
Nurses Aides
- Geriatric Nursing
Assistant (GNA) | See Requirements for GNAs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | See Requirements for CNAs
Nurses
- Registered Nurse (RN) | See Requirements for RNs
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | See Requirements for LPNS
