Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare Healthcare Services; Hartford (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Daily wage access

Job summary

Diversicare is hiring a Certified Med Aide/Tech to provide direct patient care in a nursing facility setting in Hartford, AL. You will assist with medication administration under supervision, document medications, monitor residents, and report changes to the licensed nurse.

Excellent job growth through cross-training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package awaits. Qualifications include completion of a state-approved medication administration program, possession of an acknowledgment

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer PRN medications after authorization by licensed nurse or physician.
• Organize medication duties to pour, pass, and document routine prescribed meds and PRN meds.
• Document all PRN medications according to State Standards.
• Observe and report reactions or side effects of medications to the charge nurse.
• Record vital signs prior to administration of medications that may affect vitals.
• Prepare and document medications you administer; record in the resident's chart.
• Administer oxygen in emergencies and notify the licensed nurse, then document the event.
• Count narcotics as directed by the charge nurse and document accordingly.

Skills

CNA

Medication administration

Education

State approved school of medication administration

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!

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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)