Med Aide - M-F Prairie Estates

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. The role also includes routine daily tasks required to maintain the health, comfort, and well-being of the patients/residents.

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the "five rights" of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents as assigned or as required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed nurse per facility policy.
• Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Attends facility education in‑services.
• May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse on the shift.
• May supervise nursing assistants or orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse on the shift.
• Ensures that medication rooms, med carts and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
• Ensures that any expired medications are removed for destruction per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings as requested.
• Has the ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Is responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a competitive compensation package.

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