Med Aide (24114)

About the Role

The Certified Medication Aide administers oral and topical medications to patients/residents as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. This role also involves performing routine daily tasks to maintain the health, comfort, and well-being of patients/residents.

Qualifications

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant (mandatory).
• State-approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the "five rights" of medication administration.
• Takes and records vital signs of patients/residents as assigned or as required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• Dispenses narcotics and accounts for them under the supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy.
• Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Attends facility education in-services.
• Makes observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• Supervises nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse on the shift.
• Ensures that medication rooms, med carts, and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
• Removes expired medications for destruction per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings as requested.
• Functions as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Reviews and enforces Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention.
• Assures patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401K with match.
• CEU reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans.

Highly competitive compensation package.