What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Administration Specialist position at Caroleton Healthcare Center?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Medication Administration Specialist to join our team at Caroleton Healthcare Center. This role is responsible for providing routine medication administration and personal care for residents, ensuring the highest degree of quality resident care.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician's orders and state/federal regulations.
- Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.
- Account for controlled drugs each shift and report any discrepancies immediately.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
About Us:
At Caroleton Healthcare Center, we strive to provide superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. Our mission is to create 'Caring Communities' where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.
We are seeking a skilled Medication Administration Specialist to join our team at Caroleton Healthcare Center. This role is responsible for providing routine medication administration and personal care for residents, ensuring the highest degree of quality resident care.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician's orders and state/federal regulations.
- Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.
- Account for controlled drugs each shift and report any discrepancies immediately.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
About Us:
At Caroleton Healthcare Center, we strive to provide superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. Our mission is to create 'Caring Communities' where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.
