Certified Medication Aide

Santa Fe Care Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to assist in administering medications to residents under the supervision of the medical team. This role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies.

Key responsibilities include following protocols for medication administration, reporting any errors, and maintaining communication with the nursing department and physicians. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety and well-being of residents through effective medication management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing medication administration.
• Report errors in medication administration to Supervisor.

Job description

Position Purpose

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 or charge nurse, 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.

Essential Functions

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications to Supervisor.
• Implement procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine medication errors and include if they are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Administer all medications and treatments only within licensure/certification.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances and possible resolutions made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.