Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - Assisted Living is looking for a Full-time CMA.
Position Overview
Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting and reports to the Assisted Living RN or LPN.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assess residents on admission and on a weekly basis if needed.
· Assess and reassess pain and report to the Assisted Living RN or LPN.
· Documents changes in residents condition and nursing care on progress notes and report to Assisted Living RN or LPN.
· Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
· Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
· Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights.
· Administers medications and follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Follows proper infection control procedures.
· Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the Facility.
· Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.
· Follows cleaning schedules as set forth from the Assisted Living RN or LPN.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Current Certified Medication Aide in the State of Kansas.
· Current BLS certification
· Intermediate computer knowledge and ability to learn the system used.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:
Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable), to Human Resources 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call at (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org
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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.
We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.
Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.
For hospital information: www.tclmh.org
For community information: www.tregocountyks.com
TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus
