Medication Aide - Correctional Health - Nights

About the Role

The Medication Aide II administers medication, ensuring the “5 Rights” of medication administration are followed at all times, and monitors the consumption of all medications administered to the patient. This role assists in the administration of oral and topical medications as directed and prescribed by the health care practitioner and supports the clinical care of patients under the direction of a professional nurse and as prescribed by the health care practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication ensuring the “5 Rights” of medication administration are followed at all times and monitors the consumption of all medications administered to the patient.
• Observes and reports to the licensed nurse any reactions and/or side effects to medication taken by the patient.
• Documents the administered medication on the patient’s medication administration record (MAR).
• Administers medication according to physician’s orders.
• Prepares medication to be administered.
• Notifies mental health staff if a mental health patient refuses medication for three consecutive days.
• Completes end of the month MAR change out process.
• Orders patient refill medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner.
• Acts as a health care team member.
• Maintains positive and effective relationships with patients, family members, co-workers, Sheriff’s Department staff, and other Network and contract employees.
• Accesses and navigates through the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department (TCSO) IT System.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medication Aide Training Program.
• Current Medication Aide certificate issued by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
• Experience levels:
  • Medication Aide I: 0 - 1.99 years of relevant experience.
  • Medication Aide II: 2 - 4.99 years of relevant experience.
  • Medication Aide III: 5 - 9.99 years of relevant experience.
  • Medication Aide IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.

Schedule

5:30 PM - 6:00 AM, Night Shift

Location: 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States