Med Aide (FT/2-10)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Supplemental insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Bradford at Brookside – Livingston, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer oral and topical medications under physician orders and nurse supervision, ensuring resident comfort and safety. Duties include following the five rights, taking vitals when needed, and documenting all medications and responses in the chart.

State Nursing Assistant certification and a state medication administration certification are required, plus ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

• Must hold state Nursing Assistant certification.
• Must hold state medication administration certification where required.
• Must be able 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 of patients/residents as assigned or as 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 facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading & writing

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (State)

State Medication Administration Certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Skilled Nursing at The Bradford at Brookside - Livingston, TX 77351, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Certification, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Assistant & Medication Aide, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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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.

Qualifications:

• 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;

• 401K with match
• CEU reimbursement
• vacation
• sick
• holidays
• medical
• dental
• supplemental insurance Plans
• Highly competitive compensation package