Certified Medication Aide

Overview

We’re seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our growing team at Great Plains Nursing and Rehabilitation
.

Reliability, attendance, cooperation, and the ability to multi-task in a stressful environment are essential functions for this role.

• Responsible for appropriately administering resident’s prescribed PO, topical (unbroken skin) and rectal medication according to the physician’s orders and Medication Administration policies.
• Monitors adverse effects of administered medications and reports them immediately to the Charge Nurse.
• Records all medication administration according to company policy.
• Reports any medication errors immediately to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains security of the medication cart and a workplace free of accident hazards.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of residents.
• Observes infection control policies for medication administration.
• Properly monitors assigned administration of resident medication and notifies the Charge Nurse of complaints, reactions or any change in resident status.

• Current Medication Administration certification from state.
• Ability to record information and perform technical procedures.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Demonstrate competence for medication administration.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Immediate 401(k)
• Unparalleled Corporate Support

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.