PRN Medication Aide

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Absorb and implement procedures or programs aimed at identifying medication errors, their causes, and preventive measures.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the nursing department, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program affecting the medication pass.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications commonly used in the facility.
• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Maintain accurate and safe documentation of medications.
• Ensure proper labeling of medications.
• Document any instances where prescribed medication is not administered.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
• Accurately measure, record, and report vital signs of residents.
• Follow the facility's procedures allowing residents to self-administer their medications.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relevant to the administration of medications.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on professional developments.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report any suspected or known violations.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel and other facility personnel to ensure adequate maintenance of nursing services.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Report any known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Supervisory Requirements: No supervisor responsibilities.

  Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Licensed Medication Aide with successful completion of a state-approved training program and any necessary examinations.