What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Nurse Assistant position at New Hampshire Catholic Charities, Inc?
Description
St. Jacinta is a new, unique, Non-Profit staffing Agency that primarily staffs all of the Catholic Charites New Hampshire Long term care facilities.
Call us and ask for a salary range 603-662-0242. We also offer bonuses
Responsibilities
The Medication Nursing Assistant administers oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse.
- Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
- Administers medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time.
- Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
- Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.
- Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
- Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).
- Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.
- Secures medication cart.
- Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
- Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.
- Accurately documents medication provision.
- Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.
- Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role.
Requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of the New Hampshire state approved Licensed Nursing Assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination.
Successful completion of a state approved Medication Nurisng Assistant course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.
Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
Reliable and flexible - able to work within the St. Jacinta network with little orientation and notice.
