MAT Certified Medication/Medical Aide-Lea

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by multidisciplinary team
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Company and applicable state/federal regulations
• Observes, records, and reports to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of patients that could be related to medication interactions, adverse reactions, or medication side effects
• Determines and records the effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner and monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability
• Provides direct patient care to include gathering vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake, and output
• Performs and assists patients with feeding, basic hygiene care, and other activities of daily living
• Conducts phlebotomy on patient population
• Conducts social and recreational activities for individual patients or small group under direction of nursing staff
• Conducts observation of patients as directed after required training and approval
• Participates in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment as directed
• Identifies and maintains professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Maintains ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of Centurion, including OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Centurion's Exposure Control Plan
• Delivers care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights

Education/Credentials/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certified Nursing Aide certification required
• Certified Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required
• Maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• One year experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred