Certified Medication Aide — Patient Care Leader

Sundance Inn Health Center; Thorn Hill (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sundance Inn Health Center in Texas seeks a Certified Medication Aide to administer oral and topical meds under physician orders and nurse supervision, following state and federal rules. You will maintain patient comfort and safety, record administrations, monitor for reactions, and participate in in-services; strong English communication is required.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy with the five rights, and adherence to facility policy; we offer competitive benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with state authorization to administer medications where required.
• State-approved medication administration certification as applicable by state.
• Strong reading, writing and speaking of English required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications under physician orders and nurse supervision.
• Maintains medication records and documents administration accurately.
• Monitors for adverse reactions and reports to licensed staff.
• Performs five rights of med administration (right patient, drug, dose, route, time).
• Records vital signs as directed and may document PRN medication responses.
• Ensures medication carts/rooms are secured and clean; participates in in-services.
• May supervise other nursing staff as assigned by charge nurse.

Skills

English proficiency

Medication administration

Team leadership

Vital signs monitoring

Education

State CNA certification

State medication administration certification

Job description

Sundance Inn Health Center in Texas seeks a Certified Medication Aide to administer oral and topical meds under physician orders and nurse supervision, following state and federal rules. You will maintain patient comfort and safety, record administrations, monitor for reactions, and participate in in-services; strong English communication is required.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy with the five rights, and adherence to facility policy; we offer competitive benefits and opportunities