Med Aide (24114)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for Magnolia Manor in Groves, TX. The role involves administering prescribed medications under licensed supervision, while maintaining patient health and comfort in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include following the five rights of medication administration, recording vital signs when required, and ensuring proper documentation. Equal opportunity employer with strong benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Must have state approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs as assigned or required by medications.
• Documents administration of medications and treatments promptly and accurately.
• Observes for reactions and reports side effects to a licensed nurse.
• Administers PRN medications per regulations and policy.
• Accounts for narcotics under supervision of licensed nurse.
• Keeps medication carts and rooms secure and organized.
• Attends facility education in-services.
• May supervise nursing assistants as assigned and perform rounds.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Skilled Nursing at Magnolia Manor - Groves, TX 77619Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Assistant & Medication Aide

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the patients/residents.

QualificationsQualifications:

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents/residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy.
• Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Attends facility education in-services.

Essential Functions (continued):

• May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• Ensures that medication room, med carts and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
• Ensures that any expired medications are removed for destruction per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings per request.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.