Certified Medication Aide (86957)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Texas City (TX)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 28,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Shoal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Texas City, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (PRN) to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol. You will work on site and coordinate with the charge nurse to ensure resident safety and care.

Qualifications include completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training with competency evaluation, high school diploma preferred, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma preferred.
Must complete State Approved Medication Aide Training and competency evaluation.
Previous healthcare exposure preferred; knowledge of universal precautions.
Good standing in state registry required.

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed medications per protocol and documents in MAR.
Observe and report reactions or side effects to the nurse in charge.
Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration.
Maintain accurate documentation and MAR; notify nurse on any discrepancies.
Assist with daily cares as needed and ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation (MAR)

Observation & reporting

State regulations compliance

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved Medication Aide Training

Job description

Job Details

Job location: The Shoal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Texas City, TX 77591
Position Type: PRN
Job Category: Health Care

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol

Essential Functions

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident
Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs
Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered
The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record
Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.
Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication
Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration
Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring
Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Licensing Requirements

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.

Experience Requirements

Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.