Certified Medication Aide

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Provide each of your residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan as directed by your supervisor ,to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

As Certified Medication Aide you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.

Note and report errors in the administration of medications.

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.

Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.

Record all entries on flow sheets, reports, studies, charting, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.

Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.

Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

Report all accident/incidents you observe on the shift they occur.

Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.

Fill out Nursing Care Charge Slips as directed.

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.

Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.

Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.

Ensure that an adequate supply of supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the resident’s. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.

Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies.

Ensure that the narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Count all narcotics before and after your shift to ensure accuracy.

Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Director of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies.

Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.

Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.

Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.

Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and /or the improvement of services.

Report complaints and grievances made by residents or families.

Notify the facility when you will be late or absent…