What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide II - NMCC - FT position at Northern Montana Hospital?
About Northern Montana Hospital
Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.
Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.
Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.
For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Urology
- Radiation Oncology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Optometry
About the role
Under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and Team Manager, the Medication Aide II administers medications in accordance with a specific care plan devised for each individual resident according to Medication Aide Guidelines. The Medication Aide II supports the mission and nursing philosophy of Northern Montana Care Center.
Qualifications
- Must have earned a high school diploma.
- Must be a graduate and have successfully passed an accredited Medication Aide II program.
- Must be licensed as a Montana Certified Nursing Assistant with 4,000 hours experience.
- Must be BLS certified.
- Demonstrates ability to learn and retain pertinent information.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Provides current telephone number.
- Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.
Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.
Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
