Medication Aid

Floor nurses are responsible for the basic care of patients. This includes giving medication and

shots, setting up IVs, informing the patient of his/her condition and diagnosis, and providing

emotional support through conversation and patient interaction. This position has direct

interaction with family members. This position completes treatments and documents completed

care in patients’ medical charts. The Unit Nurse MA observes residents with condition changes

and reports to RN, monitors blood sugar and vital signs. In addition, this position provides end of

life care, supervision and direction to CNA staff and interacts with MD/ NP to provide updates on

resident condition changes and obtain new orders. This position follows and ensures care plans

are accurate, follows state and federal regulations and guidelines and follows the guidance of

RN for changes of condition/ incident of resident. This position works under the supervision of

the RN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or

all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares and administers medications to residents including oral medications, injections,

enteral, rectal and inhalation.

• Provides direct observation and reporting to RN resident with change of condition

including vitals, lung, skin, and blood sugars.

• Prepares documentation, updates medical charts, and performs a variety of paperwork

including incident reports.

• Obtains labs including blood, stool, urine and mucous.

• Consults with supervisor receive work direction.

• Completes treatments as ordered by physicians.

• Re-orders medications.

• Informs residents of their condition and diagnosis and provides emotional support

through conversation and patient interaction.

• Communicates with family members.

• Provides end-of-life care.

• Provides supervision and direction to CNA staff.

• Ensures compliance with patient care plans, state and federal regulations, and facility

policies and procedures.

• Participates in training and meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent and some specialized training/education. One year's relevant

experience. CPR Certification and Medication Aide Training Course. Good standing on

Wisconsin CNA Registry...

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $23.61 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 34.75 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Richland Center, WI 53581 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richland Center, WI 53581: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24