Medication Aide

The Certified Medication Aide roles is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients—that is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.  Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law. • Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses. • Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.  • Recording medication administration according to agency procedure • Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs • Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training • Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations. • Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner • Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare • Respects client rights • Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare • Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others • Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently Competencies Customer/Client Focus; Ethical Conduct; Flexibility; Initiative; Personal Effectiveness/Credibility; Stress Management/Composure; Teamwork Orientation; Technical Capacity; Multi-tasking; Medical Teamwork; Bedside Manner & Compassion; Infection Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Creating a Safe, Effective Environment; Informing Others; Judgment; Pain Management. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate to quiet. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.