What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Passer position at Farmstead Living?
Farmstead Living is hiring FT and PT med passers for all shifts:
AM (7am-3pm), PM (3pm-11pm), NOC (11pm-7am)
Part Time = Under 30 hours/week Full Time = 30 hours/week
Job Description:
Administers scheduled and PRN medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application.
Review and follow care plan for each resident.
Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and notifies Clinical Nursing Supervisor (CNS) of unexpected reactions.
Reports to CNS and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate forms. Notifies CNS immediately of any discrepancies.
Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Trained Medication Aide or other medication certifications is preferred, but not required.
Experience with medication administration will be extremely helpful.
Organized individual with attention to detail.
Careful, methodical, and efficient.
Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
Team player who has a passion for elder care and adapts quickly to changing situations.
