Certified Medication Aide & Team Leader

Magnolia Manor; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Magnolia Manor in Groves, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed oral and topical medications under nurse supervision, in compliance with state and federal regulations. This role supports patient comfort and wellbeing and requires strong English communication and nursing assistant certification.

You will document medication administration accurately, observe for adverse reactions, and participate in in-services while ensuring medication areas are secure and organized.

Qualifications

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents as assigned or as required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions/side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy.
• Keeps medication carts/medication rooms secure per policy.
• Attends facility education in-services and QA meetings as requested.
• Function as a Team Leader/Role Model and enforce abuse prevention policies.

Job description

Magnolia Manor in Groves, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed oral and topical medications under nurse supervision, in compliance with state and federal regulations. This role supports patient comfort and wellbeing and requires strong English communication and nursing assistant certification.

You will document medication administration accurately, observe for adverse reactions, and participate in in-services while ensuring medication areas are secure and organized.