Certified Medication Tech: Daily Pay & Career Growth

Diversicare; Sedgwick (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare in Sedgwick, Kansas is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to support licensed nurses and provide medication administration, vital sign checks, and charting. This role offers growth opportunities within Diversicare, including cross-training across departments; requires state-approved medication administration training and CNA certification.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state-approved medication administration program.
• Must hold a CNA certification valid in the state.
• Must maintain current state agency certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by licensed nurse or physician.
• Organizes medication duties and documents routine prescribed meds and PRN meds per instructions.
• Documents PRNs according to State Standards in the resident's chart.
• Observes and reports reactions or side effects to the licensed nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs before medications that affect vitals.
• Prepares and documents medications to be administered and records in the resident chart.
• Administers and documents prescribed narcotics as directed by the charge nurse.
• Counts narcotics as directed and documents on the medication sheets.

Job description

Diversicare in Sedgwick, Kansas is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to support licensed nurses and provide medication administration, vital sign checks, and charting. This role offers growth opportunities within Diversicare, including cross-training across departments; requires state-approved medication administration training and CNA certification.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, and tuition reimbursement.