Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

The Pavilion at Kenton for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Austinburg (KY); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

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Competitive Wages

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Positive and compassionate environment

Supportive Leadership

Descripción de la vacante

The Pavilion at Kenton for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) who will assist licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered. The role requires a CNA and MA certification, CPR, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience or 2 years as a medication aide.

Responsibilities include recording administrations, monitoring for adverse reactions, and supporting routine care duties under supervision in Covington, KY.

Formación

• Must be a certified nursing assistant (CNA)
• Must have medication aide certification
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide
• Current CPR certification

Responsabilidades

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for adverse drug reactions and reports problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.
• Performs tasks related to medication administration, including vital signs and medication dose calculations.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Record-keeping

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medication aide certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Kentucky Medication Aide KMA

Location: The Pavilion at Kenton

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Kentonis a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Covington, KY. AtThe Pavilion at Kenton, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.”

Position Summary

The Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) assists licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures and state requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.

• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.

  Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.

• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.

• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.

• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

• Must have medication aide certification.

• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide.

• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Positive and compassionate environment

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives