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OPCO Skilled Management; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks a qualified medication aide to administer prescribed medications and treatments under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor. The role requires adhering to state regulations and maintaining medical records for residents.

Responsibilities include verifying resident identity, recording administration details, and presenting medications while observing ingestion. Schedule is Thursday–Sunday with 8- or 10-hour shifts; prior long-term care experience is preferred and

Qualifications

• Certified as required by state law.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to regulations and notes time and amount on resident's chart.
• Verifies resident identity and records drug name, dosage, and time on forms and records.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or administration using prescribed procedures.

Skills

Medication administration

Record keeping

Resident care

Education

State certification required

Job description

Objective

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Nurse Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident's chart.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

• Certified as required by state law.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred

Schedule is Thursday-Sunday 8hr or 10hr shifts