Medication Aide

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Medication Aide at Eckerd Living Center to support nursing care and patient hygiene under direction of a licensed nurse. The role requires NC NAI/II registration and current BLS/CPR certification, with at least one year of adult care experience (PCT/CNA).

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. Neonursing Home experience is preferred and the hospital network offers a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Must be listed on NC Medication Aide Registry and have NC NAI or II.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• One year of experience as PCT/Medication Aide or CNA in an adult care setting is required.
• Nursing Home experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic medication administration under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Provide nursing and personal care to patients according to scope of practice.
• Adhere to NC Nurse Aide I/II and Medication Aide registries and facility policies.

Skills

Basic medication administration

Nursing care

Personal care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medication Aide? At Eckerd Living Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Role Summary

Under the direction of the licensed nurse, performs basic medication administration, nursing care and personal care activities to patients according to their scope of practice, identified by the North Carolina Nurse Aide I or II Registry and the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry; unless the skill or task is not allowed for practice by a Certified Nursing Assistant at Mission Hospitals.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred Education: None
• Required License: Must have and maintain current listing with Division of Facility Services as NAI or II and must be listed on the NC Medication Aide Registry. Must have and maintain current basic life support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Preferred License: None
• Required Experience: One year experience in Adult Care setting as PCT/Medication Aide or CNA.
• Preferred Experience: Nursing Home

Benefits

Eckerd Living Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties. Located on Highway 64 between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, as well as long-term care through Eckerd Living Center. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has 24 beds for acute care services and 80 beds in the Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services are also available, including therapy services and primary care practices serving both Highlands and Cashiers.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medication Aide opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.