Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare Healthcare Services; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to join our team in Chanute, Kansas. You will support licensed nurses by administering medications, monitoring patients, and documenting care in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates are CNAs with state-approved medication administration training, strong documentation skills, and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• Must complete state approved school of medication administration.
• Must carry current acknowledgment card or state certification.
• Must be willing to abide by state agency restrictions and standards.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications with authorization from licensed nurse or physician.
• Organizes duties to pour, pass, and document routine meds and PRN meds as instructed.
• Documents all PRNs according to State Standards in the chart.
• Observe and report reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before meds that affect vitals.
• Prepare and document medications the aide is allowed to administer.
• Administer oxygen per nasal channel or non-sealing mask in emergencies and document action.
• Count and document narcotics as directed by the charge nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

PRN medications

Education

State-approved school program

CNA certification

Job description

Overview

Join Diversicare's Dynamic Team as a Certified Med Aide/Tech!

At Diversicare, we value our dedicated team members and their crucial role in our success. As a Certified Med Aide/Tech! your outstanding patient care skills are highly sought after.

Why Choose Diversicare?

Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for advancement through cross-training and shadowing in diverse departments like Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, Activities and beyond!

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy top-tier wages, with daily wage access and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team committed to enhancing lives through exceptional healthcare, guided by our Core Values and Service Standards.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or a registered professional nurse to perform the following duties:

• After authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or the resident’s treating physician, administers PRN medications.
• Organizes assigned medication duties to pour, pass, and document all routine prescribed medications and to give PRN medication only upon the instruction of the licensed nurse.
• Must document all PRN’s according to State Standards in all areas of the chart.
• Observe and report to the facility’s charge licensed nurse reactions and side effects of medication commonly administered to nursing facility’s residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications which the medication aide is permitted to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) of those medications to be administered. Document the medications given in the resident’s clinical record.
• Administer oxygen per nasal channel 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 activity and notification.
• At discretion of charge nurse, count narcotics, give all routine prescribed narcotics, and document same on individual sheet and medication sheet.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed state approved school of medication administration.
• Must carry current acknowledgment card or certification issued by state agency.
• Must be willing to abide by restrictions placed on his/her job by state agency.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

(EOE)