Certified Medication Aide - Med Admin & Vitals (PRN)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg, TX. This PRN role involves preparing, administering, and documenting medications per protocol, with duties in daily resident care and accurate medication documentation.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, observing medication effects, and reporting to the charge nurse.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry is required.
• Preferred one year of previous health care experience.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medication.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Document administered medications in the resident's medication administration record.
• Administer emergency oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask and notify the licensed nurse.
• Follow prescribed ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Assist in daily care tasks (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility) as needed.
• Assist with nursing station, medication room, and supply room cleanliness.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg, TX. This PRN role involves preparing, administering, and documenting medications per protocol, with duties in daily resident care and accurate medication documentation.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, observing medication effects, and reporting to the charge nurse.