Licensed Medication Aide — Patient Care & Safety

Presidential Post Acute; Marion (IL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Presidential Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents under physician orders, under supervision of nursing leadership. You will document administrations, report discrepancies, and participate in QA efforts to enhance medication safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and licensure as a Medication Aide, with strong reading, writing, and communication skills to interact with residents and staff. On-site work in Marion, IL is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to administer medications per physician orders.
• Ability to document accurately and timely.
• Strong reading comprehension to interpret orders and policies.
• Proficient in writing reports, memos, and procedures.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and staff.

Aufgaben

• Follow facility policies governing medication administration.
• Document and report medication errors and discrepancies.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce medication errors and improve safety.
• Complete forms, charts, and reports as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing, physicians, and pharmacists.
• Respect residents’ rights and privacy under HIPAA.

Kenntnisse

Medication administration

Documentation

Reading comprehension

Writing reports

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Licensed Medication Aide

Jobbeschreibung

Presidential Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents under physician orders, under supervision of nursing leadership. You will document administrations, report discrepancies, and participate in QA efforts to enhance medication safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and licensure as a Medication Aide, with strong reading, writing, and communication skills to interact with residents and staff. On-site work in Marion, IL is expected.