Certified Medication Aide - Fulltime (86708)

Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol and state regulations. The role is full time, 2pm-10pm, working under the charge nurse.

Essential duties include administering meds and treatments, observing for reactions, recording vital signs, assisting with daily resident care, and maintaining accurate MAR records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program required.
• Good standing in the state registry required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations and facility policy.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications as observed in residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration when needed.
• Document administered medications in the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Assist with daily care tasks such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Observation of reactions

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Beaumont, TX 77706Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 2pm-10pm ShiftJob Category: Health CarePrimary 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

Action

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Lifting - 1-25 lbs

X

Lifting - 25-50 lbs

X

Lifting - 50+ lbs

X

Carrying - 1-25 lbs

X

Carrying - 25-50 lbs

X

Carrying - 50+ lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs

X

Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs

X

Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs

X

Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs

X

Standing

X

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Speaking

X

Driving

X

Balancing/Climbing

X

Stooping/Kneeling

X

Crouching/Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Seeing

X

Turning/Twisting/Leaning

X

Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.