Rate 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

• Cert Medicine Aide

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help