**MUST ALSO HAVE A VALID CNA CERTIFICATION**

SUMMARY

Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Director of Nursing by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.

· Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident’s chart.

· Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication.

· Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.

· Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.

· Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.

· Records and restocks medication inventories.

· Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies.

· Gives and/or assist in direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments as applicable.

· Assist Nurse Aides during meal times with tray passing, picking up trays and feeding as applicable.

· Responds to call lights in a timely manner.

· Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse.

· Provide assistance to charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

· Reports to DON/Administrator incidents/accidents, and alleged abuse incidences.

· Understands and adheres to the guidelines of “Residents Rights”.

· Attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATONS

Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff.

Ability to read and write English.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.

Good standing in the state registry is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee is required to hear, speak, sit, stand, and walk daily. The position is located in healthcare facility environment. Employee may lift up to 40 pounds and transfer 100 plus pounds.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Aide (Required)
• CNA (Required)

Work Location: In person