Licensed Medication Nursing Aide, 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in a long‑term geriatric setting.
• Perform direct physical care and administer medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
• Document resident needs and conditions in clinical charts and medication records.
• Direct non‑licensed personnel on the unit and serve as a unit charge during a shift as needed.
• Communicate observations, suggestions, and problem areas with the charge nurse and relevant staff.
• Observe residents' medical, mental, and emotional conditions and communicate changes to appropriate staff.
• Notify the supervisor and family members per prescribed procedures when resident medication is about to be stopped or prescriptions are expiring.
• Assist in the admission and orientation of new residents and provide explanation and support related to nursing care.
• Maintain security of medications on the unit and assure inventory, re‑ordering, and controlled substance counts.

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a long‑term geriatric setting.
• High School Diploma.
• Licensed Medication Nursing Aide certificate in the appropriate state.
• Completion of a state‑approved program "Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel" with testing of skills by a licensed nurse and presentation of certificate of completion.

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
• Good observation skills and the ability to treat patient information confidentially.
• Well organized with the ability to understand and show compassion to senior adults.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English with residents, family and staff.

• Stand and walk most of the time and bend, stoop, and support residents.
• Lift weights of 25 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance, and support weights of 100 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and keen vision necessary for the use of equipment.
• May be exposed to unpleasant conditions and at risk of exposure to potentially infectious material.

Pay Range: $20.69 – $27.87 per hour.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Variety of voluntary benefits: life, AD&D, tuition assistance and scholarships, employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, pet insurance.

Covenant Living & Covenant Care at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.