Certified Medication Technician

Talentify; Larned (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Diversicare is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to join our dynamic healthcare team. You will work under licensed nursing supervision to administer medications, document in the resident chart, take vital signs, and respond to emergencies.

Diversicare values growth through cross-training across departments and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible candidates are CNAs who have completed state-approved medication administration training and hold current certification.

Qualifications

• Must have 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

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by licensed nurse or physician.
• Organizes duties to pour, pass, and document routine prescribed meds and PRN meds when instructed.
• Documents all PRN medications according to state standards.
• Observes and reports reactions/side effects of medications to the licensed nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs.
• Administers documented medications after preparation and records in resident's chart.
• Administers oxygen in emergencies and documents actions and notifications.
• Counts narcotics and documents narcotic administration as directed by charge nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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!

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)