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Nursing Support II - Certified Medication Aide (DOH/FBMC #13734+)

Salary

 

$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly

$39,474 - $63,159 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HC

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position will administer medications to residents at a long-term care facility and will observe residents for expected actions and adverse reactions to medications administered.

How does it get done?

 
The incumbent will prepare verbal reports and written documentation to report issues or events related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident conditions and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.

Who are the customers?

 
Residents at a long-terms care facility

Ideal Candidate

 
Will have:
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members;
Experience with Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audits;
Experience with safety awareness of narcotic use;
The ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Minimum Qualification

 
Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution Table

 
No job description available

Employment Requirements

 
This position is designated safety sensitive.  Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.  Employment is conditional pending results of criminal background check.  Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required. Must have a certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing to practice as a Certified Medication Aide.  All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with Medication Aide, 61-3-10.2 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.5 through 16.12.5.21 NMAC, as applicable

Working Conditions

 
Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses¿ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (¿CMS¿), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
06/05/2025
Job Reference
155296
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Santa Clara, NM 88026
Category
Nursing
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