Medication Nurse

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
• Perform nursing duties as directed and in accordance with the appropriate scope of the Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Administer injections, suppositories, enemas, and medications associated with wound care in addition to medications usually assigned to a Medication Technician.
• Perform nursing duties associated with the Wellness Nurse role as assigned.
• Cookordination medication services with the resident, pharmacy, and physician.
• Order and track all medication changes, refills, and deliveries with pharmacies.
• Prepare medication for distribution to residents as per company policy.
• Absorb and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal, and notify the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records according to company policy.
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician’s orders, and dosage changes.
• Keep medicine rooms and carts orderly, clean, and appropriately stocked.
• Maintain an inventory of all department supplies and re-order as needed.
• Control medication room/cart access at all times.
• Monitor Psychotropic medication use is congruent with physician’s orders and ensures resident behaviors warrant the use of medication.
• Participate in and complete narcotic count at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Report any and all discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.
• Communicate with physicians, family members, and vendors, as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing.
• Prioritize experience assisting with medications at a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE).
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care.
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals.
• Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Able to analyze, solve and respond to problems or concerns.
• Able to count and perform moderately complex math problems.