Medication Aide- (Evening Shift 3-11:30pm)

Hiring range: $42,710 - $57,099.00 (Pay Band 3)

Job Duties

• Provides quality nursing care to SVP adult residents within scope of certification.
• Administers medication; supports and assists nurses to promote safety and delivery of quality care for residents.
• Gives direct care and general supervision to residents; identifies and responds to patients' immediate personal needs.
• Communicates and interacts with residents throughout all shifts daily to ensure continuity of care and safety.
• Assists professional staff in providing therapeutic activities in a psychosocial treatment environment.
• Adheres to and supports residents’ recovery by following their individualized treatment plans.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medication in accordance with regulations set forth by the Virginia Department of Health Professions and under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Efficiently reports incidents and changes in residents’ condition to supervising nurse; charts care provisions.
• Complies with and promotes all rules regarding residents’ rights.
• May be exposed to aggressive residents.
• Performs physical tasks including walking and/or standing for up to 8 hours or more; bending and lifting.
• Maintains a full understanding of infection control as it relates to the facility and the career chosen.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, record keeping, and general principles and practices of nursing.
• Knowledge of medical devices to obtain complete vital signs.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and maintain professional boundaries while interacting with residents.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and developmental processes.
• Ability to work shifts, including overtime hours or shifts as required to provide care.
• Ability to work with people (teamwork) and in a stressful environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Medication Aide Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
• Experience in a health care facility, acute care, or long-term care preferred.

Schedule

Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Additional Considerations

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen, including fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process by providing their AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may submit disability documentation to obtain their AHP Letter.