Medication Aide Job Henderson area,Nevada USA,Nursing

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

The following outlines the key responsibilities and minimum requirements for the medication aide role:

Medication Administration: Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications as ordered by physicians, following community policies.

Medication Verification: Examine and identify medications brought by new residents, under physician supervision.

Policy Compliance: Adhere to community policies and procedures related to medication administration, destruction, labeling, and charting.

Error Reporting and Prevention: Note, report, and assist in developing procedures to prevent medication errors.

Administrative Tasks: Complete and submit necessary forms, reports, and documentation, including medication discontinuation and error reports.

Communication and Cooperation: Maintain positive relationships with staff, physicians, pharmacists, and outside agencies; report resident grievances.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Participate in inspections, surveys, and quality assurance programs to improve medication safety and accuracy.

Medication Handling: Follow protocols for medication receipt errors, medication disposal, and resident self-administration policies.

Resident Safety: Verify resident identity, observe medication ingestion/application, and document refusals or reactions.

Legal and Ethical Standards: Maintain resident confidentiality, report violations, and avoid unauthorized access to information systems.

Qualifications: Must be a licensed Medication Aide with completed state-approved training and examinations.

Skills: Proficiency in reading, writing, basic math, reasoning, and understanding medical abbreviations; effective communication skills.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, and assist in emergency evacuations as needed.

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